Run for the Roses Recipes
The Kentucky Derby is May 4, put on a May Bonnet and
“Run for the Roses” with these recipes!
First you’ll want to sip a Mint Julep from a Blooming Wine Glass
and stir it with a Kentucky Derby Hat Straw
Decorate your buffet with a large vase of roses~
a silver champagne cooler looks just like a trophy!
Plan your gathering around a large flat screen TV for watching the race
Serve Southern classic Derby Day food
Pimiento Cheese & Sausage Puffs are always a hit
Nibble on Pork & Pineapple Hand Pies,
puff pastry filled with shredded BBQ pork and pineapple tidbits
Kentucky Derby Bourbon Meatballs are simmered in the slow cooker
in a bourbon sauce and will disappear quickly
Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham can be baked in the oven or on the grill
Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken is cooked in a slow cooker
and pairs wonderfully with Baked Cheese Grits
Pecan Pie is a must for dessert
and here are some pecan pie recipes with a twist
or try Pecan Pie Biscuit Bake
Or Kentucky Derby Pecan Delights
Or these easy Shortcut Pecan Bars
Or Sally’s Tempting Pecan Toffee
Run for the roses and enjoy!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts
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Those hat straws are so cool! I am drooling over those meatballs.
Thanks Angie, it’s fun to have a gathering to watch this famous Southern event!
I think I need to decorate a hat!
We have a lot of fun at these Derby watching gatherings 🙂
All those pecan desserts! They are calling my name! I love your themed events from the tablescapes and decorations to the yummy food and drinks.
Thank you Linda, we have a lot of fun watching the Kentucky Derby!
I love pecans and all of the desserts sound delicious! Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits would be welcomed at our family dinner table. Thank you for this wonderful round-up, Jenna 🌹
Thank you Pam, I love pecans too, try the candied pecans at Trader Joe’s next time you go, they’re wonderful in salads~
Jenna what a wonderful assortment of recipes for Kentucky Derby day. I am particularly interested in all the pecan recipes. How fun is that? Yummy. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you Kari, I am a pecan lover too!
Jenna, how fun this is! I love every single thing about your Kentucky Derby party, not the least of which is your adorable model for the hat! The recipes all look delicious! Thanks for the beautiful and delicious inspiration. Xo Lidy
Thanks so much Lidy, it’s fun to have a gathering and watch the Kentucky Derby!
Your granddaughter is a beauty. As usual Jenna, you have inspired me with your creativity.
Oh thank you Bernadette! It’s fun to watch the Derby with festive food and hats!
Your sweet granddaughter is so charming in her Derby hat! And the Derby party food looks so very tasty – you are a winner in the creativity circle!
thanks so much Mary!
Such a fun and delicious way to enjoy the derby. Darling May hat for your granddaughter and I love the Blooming Wine Glass. Happy week Jenna…….
Thank you Emily!
Jenna, such a fun round up of yummy recipes for Kentucky Derby Day. The straw hats are adorable. Your grandmother is a cutie. I have to bookmark some of these recipes for later. You always manage to have fun.
Thank you Linda, you should have a Derby party, they are so much fun! 🐎
Great recipes! The pecan treats look divine! I may need to make one as we are going to a Kentucky Derby Party!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Nancy, have fun at your party! 🐎
Love the hat straws!! So fabulous! 👒
Aren’t they fun, we used them last year!
This looks like so much fun! I love that rose-y glass! Wow. The recipes look delicious, too. Visiting from the Love Your Creativity linkup.
Thank you so much, Derby parties are very fun!
Jenna, I thought I commented on this post but I don’t see it here. Looking forward to the Run for the Roses this Saturday! Those hat straws are the cutest along with CC wearing hers. 🙂 ♥
Thanks Mary, it’s going to be a fun weekend with the Derby and Cinco de Mayo!
What a fun post!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a fabulous week!
Thank you Helen, enjoy the Derby!