The Kentucky Oaks Lily
An Oaks Lily is to the Kentucky Oaks that the Mint Julep is to the Derby. It’s a must-have refresher when attending the races!
Seared Spicy Tuna with Balsamic Reduction
Seared spicy tuna sounds almost as good as it tastes! Cook this how you like it from rare to medium on the inside. It’s great either way.
The Tallulah – Liquid Nostalgia
RC Cola & peanuts was a rite of passage for those of a certain age and place. The Tallulah is a grown-up version of that venerable treat!
Tomato Bisque
Call this Tomato Bisque or modern bisque, but regardless of the name you choose, it’s the silkiest, smoothest soup ever!
Maker’s Mark and The Mattingly Family
A surprise connection to cousin Marjorie Mattingly Samuels draws me closer to the iconic bourbon, Maker’s Mark
Beer Cheese
Beer Cheese is made with two of the most beloved things on the planet. Make it, taste it, and don’t forget the warm soft, salted pretzels.
Cajun Vinaigrette Dressing
Cajun vinaigrette dressing is bold and heavily seasoned. It’s perfect warmed and mixed with a simple wilted house salad.
Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee
Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee’ is not your Mama’s pudding. It’s far better with more sweet flavor than anything traditional. No offense Mama.
Naked and Famous
The beautiful, inviting Naked and Famous is the love child of The Last Word, a pre-prohibition classic and the Paper Plane a modern classic.
Goat Cheese Dumplings
Goat Cheese Dumplings have Russian roots. Tvorog cheese is only available in Baltic states, so we used an Arkansas filling!
Kachka – Portland
Bourdain’s “fixer” Zamir talked up Soviet food and I had to have some! Russian cuisine at Kachka was intoxicating, especially with vodka.
Crawfish Roll
A delicious crawfish roll tomorrow is why you buy extra crawfish to boil today! Bribe guests to help you peel tails with a cold beer!