If you’re looking for ideas for what to serve for your Kentucky Derby Party, this Kentucky Country Ham Salad is yummy and a nice addition to your menu. It’s also wonderful as a luncheon or summer salad.
I am so ready for summer and warm weather! As I live in Southern California, that might seem like a strange statement, but we have seasons too, just not as drastic as other parts of the country.
Birthday wishes will also join my wish for warm weather as my sister and I are both celebrating birthdays in the next few days. (Happy Birthday Sis!)
Dinner and drinks, outside if possible, is something we always look forward to. My sister is a type one diabetic so we are always searching for low sugar/carb recipes that won’t cause her insulin to skyrocket.
A favorite of ours is a Pina Colada (it just tastes like summer) but the typical Pina Colada is not an option for her as it is loaded with sugar and can have anywhere from 500 to 750 calories and is an insulin nightmare. As I always seem be to counting calories, we’ve discovered this low calorie version we can both enjoy with only 235 calories and 2 grams of carbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 jigger white rum (1.5 oz.; 3 tablespoons)
- 5 tablespoons coconut milk* or coconut cream (do NOT use Cream of Coconut for this low calorie drink as it is coconut milk and sugar and high in calories)
- 4 tablespoons sugar-free pineapple syrup, such as Da Vinci
- 1 cup ice
Preparation:
Put ingredients in blender and blend until slushy.
You can also put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and strain out the ice for a non-frozen version.
Enjoy!
Playing horseshoes is a fun activity for your Kentucky Derby party guests. It’s easy, you won’t get dirty, and you can mingle and play at the same time.
Set up an area outside away from the party where non-playing guests won’t walk into a flying horseshoe or get hurt. Pick two teams of two people. You will need four horseshoes and two stakes. The stakes traditionally are placed 40 feet apart. The game is played by players alternating turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground.
There are two ways to score in a game of horseshoes: by throwing “ringers,” or by throwing the horseshoe nearest to the opposite stake. A “ringer” is a thrown horseshoe where the horseshoe completely encircles the stake. The game’s scoring system is where the expression “Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” comes from.
To total your points:
1 Point – The nearest horseshoe to the stake within 6 inches
2 Points – If both of one player’s horseshoes are closer than the opponent’s or a leaner (a leaner is where the horseshoe literally “leans” on the stake)
3 Points - A ringer! (If each player throws a ringer, the ringers cancel and no points are scored)
Most games are played to 21 and the winner must win by two points.
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- Kentucky Country Ham Salad Recipe
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
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- Complete List of Past Kentucky Derby Winners
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There are lots of mint julep recipes – original mint juleps, quick mint juleps and really quick mint juleps.
This Ginger Mint Julep falls into the really quick category.
- In a classic mint julep cup or an old-fashioned glass, combine 1 teaspoon water and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add several thin slices of fresh peeled ginger and several sprigs of mint.
- Muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon.
- Fill glass with crushed ice.
- Add 2 ounces bourbon
- Stir until the glass is frosty on the outside
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
You could also add ginger to the original mint julep recipe. Enjoy!
You might also like:
- Shop all Kentucky Derby Invitations
- Mint Julep Recipes
- Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep Recipe
- Kentucky Derby Infield Punch
- Benedictine Spread (Cucumber Sandwiches)
- Kentucky Country Ham Salad Recipe
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
- Complete List of Past Kentucky Derby Winners
- Top Winning Kentucky Derby Jockeys
Mint Julep Sorbet is a fun addition to your Kentucky Derby party menu.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup club soda
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Directions:
Combine sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Add the bourbon and club soda to the cooled syrup, stirring until combined.
Freeze mixture according to manufacturer’s directions in an ice cream freezer. Place sorbet in a freezer-safe container and allow mixture to freeze for 4 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
Source: Cooking Channel TV
You might also like:
- Shop all Kentucky Derby Invitations
- Mint Julep Recipes
- Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep Recipe
- Ginger Mint Julep
- Kentucky Derby Infield Punch
- Benedictine Spread (Cucumber Sandwiches)
- Kentucky Country Ham Salad Recipe
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
- Complete List of Past Kentucky Derby Winners
- Top Winning Kentucky Derby Jockeys
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I discovered a great new cocktail at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant – A Citrus Ginger Fizz.
- 2 parts Tommy Bahama White Sand® Rum
- .75 parts – Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur®
- .75 parts – Cointreau®
- 2 parts sour mix
- .5 parts lemon-lime soda
Mix rum, ginger liquer, Cointreau and sour mix over ice. Top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel (twist).
Enjoy!
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Looking for something different and delicious? Try this Chicken Quesadilla Pie.
Ingredients:
1 10-ounce can green or red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) grated Monterey Jack, plus 1/4 cup for the top
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 can corn (optional) – I used Trader Joe’s Roasted Corn
1/2 cup diced red peppers (optional)
1 can black beans or pinto beans
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions:
Heat oven to 400° F. In a small bowl, combine the enchilada sauce and cream. Spoon ¼ cup of the mixture into a shallow 2-quart casserole.
Top with 1 tortilla and a third each of the cheese, chicken, onion, and zucchini. Repeat twice to form a total of 3 layers. Top with the remaining tortilla, sauce mixture, and cheese.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more.
Slice into wedges and serve with the salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
Adapted from Real Simple
In honor of April being National Grilled Cheese Month, here are a few recipes you may not have tried.
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