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Rainbow Melon Julep

Submitted by: Sue Ross
Provided by: Taste of Home

Three different kinds of melons make up this colorful fruit medley. Lime juice and soda, plus a hint of mint, season this pretty citrus salad from Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona.

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Shrimp Lollipops with Pineapple Chili Dipping Sauce

Submitted by: Callisons Fine Foods, recipe developed by Kathy Casey

Surprise your guests with these fun hors d'oeuvres served with a pineapple chili dipping sauce. Ground shrimp meat seasoned with garlic, ginger and soy sauce is formed around the tips of Callisons appetizer-sized Ginger Mango Seasoned Skewers to make savory lollipops that you bake in your oven.

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Sausage and Parmesan Puffs

Provided by: Bob Evans®

Savory sausage enclosed in golden, buttery puff pastry makes a delicious appetizer your guests will love.

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Kentucky Grilled Chicken

Submitted by: Jill Evely
Provided by: Taste of Home

This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour on the grill but is worth the wait. I use a new paintbrush to 'mop' on the basting sauce. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky

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Creamy Cheesy Grits

Submitted by: Kristin Arnett
Provided by: Taste of Home

Rich and creamy these grits make a great side dish for a Southern-style meal. I make these at my annual Kentucky Derby party. --Kristin Arnett

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Henry Bain Sauce

Submitted by: Karen

Use this sweet and spicy blend of fruit preserves, horseradish and ground dry mustard with meats and fish. It works well as a sauce for slow-cooking cocktail sausages and meatballs.

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Garlic Grits

Submitted by: Maggie

I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish to serve with barbequed ribs or chicken

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Grilled Asparagus

Submitted by: Larry Lampert

The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.

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Cornbread Muffins I

Submitted by: Lisa K

These sweet muffins incorporate corn kernels as well as corn meal for a bigger corn taste.

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Restaurant-Style Fried Chicken

Submitted by: Ilene

Dried salad dressing and tomato soup mixes in the batter add a lot of zest to fried chicken.

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Kentucky Banana Pudding

Submitted by: Melody

This is my grandmothers recipe! A version with a cookie crust.

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Miss Bettie's Zesty Grilled Corn

Submitted by: Teresa Johnson

Fresh corn is shucked, placed on squares of aluminum foil, and drizzled with a spicy buttery concoction of mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and lemon pepper seasoning.

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Coconut Ambrosia Salad

Submitted by: Didi

There 'll be twelve happy people at your table when you spoon us this delightful salad/dessert, made with Mandarin oranges, pineapple, whipped topping, coconut, marshmallows and, of course, maraschino cherries.

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Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by: Mozelle Lanclos

You'll be tempted to serve sweet potatoes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. These are pretty special. Sliced potatoes are doused with sugar, bourbon, vanilla and butter and then baked until the sauce is absorbed and the sweet potatoes crusty and brown.

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Run For The Roses Pie III

Submitted by: Judi

Under the rich, bourbon-infused filling is a layer of chocolate and chopped nuts that melts while it bakes and adds great texture and flavor. This pie is especially lovely when served with vanilla bean ice cream. As famous in Kentucky as the Kentucky Derby!

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Kentucky Pecan Pie

Submitted by: Laurie Nanni

Corn syrup and brown sugar do magical things in this simple pecan pie that bakes up rich, gooey and delicious. The filling is stirred up, poured into an uncooked pie shell, sprinkled with pecans and baked.

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Kentucky Bourbon Cake

Submitted by: Holly

Fruit cake soaked in whiskey. Should be made a month in advance, if you can wait that long (I can't!). You'll need some cheesecloth for giving this cake its trademark bourbon wrap.

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