Kentucky Derby Recipes: A Taste of the South for Race Day

This classic Southern cocktail is made for slow sipping and sunny days.

Pimento cheese is a tangy and creamy cheese spread that’s often referred to as the pâté of the South. It’s wonderful on crackers, crudités, sandwiches, or even burgers.

Devilishly delicious and endlessly customizable, deviled eggs are the perfect starter for any gathering. Learn my special technique for creating the best version that will have everyone asking for your recipe!

Bring the magic of New York’s iconic Magnolia Bakery right into your own kitchen! Easily whip up their world-famous banana pudding, a heavenly mix of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and good ol’ Nilla wafers.

This easy shrimp and grits recipe incorporates bacon, which gives the dish a nice smoky undertone — and there’s plenty of silky gravy for spooning over the grits.

This old-fashioned vanilla butter cake drenched in syrup is the 1963 winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.

Whip up the ultimate tangy, creamy, and crunch-packed coleslaw in just 10 minutes — the perfect sidekick for all your summer cookouts!

Learn to make pit-worthy pulled pork without a smoker—this easy recipe guides you to succulent, slow-roasted pork with a flavorful bark and tangy-sweet sauce that rivals your favorite barbecue spot.

Hush puppies aren’t just a side dish—they’re the star of the meal! These heavenly bites boast a perfectly crunchy exterior, a soft and fluffy interior, and are bursting with rich, corn flavor. Bet you can’t eat just one!

Bring the flavor of the bayou home with this comforting gumbo, brimming with spicy andouille sausage and succulent shrimp.

Bring a touch of Southern warmth to your table with a basket of rich and flaky buttermilk biscuits—these feature a secret ingredient that makes them next-level tender.

Filled with coconut custard, whipped cream and heaps of toasted coconut, this coconut cream pie is downright dreamy.

Make your next gathering a hit with these simple yet delicious ham and cheese sliders: soft buns filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese, all smothered in a tangy butter sauce.

A beloved American side dish that celebrates summer’s bounty, succotash pairs exceptionally well with grilled chicken or fish.

Bring the flavor of the coastal South to your kitchen with juicy, panko-crusted shrimp burgers – ready in just 30 minutes!

Spoon bread is a creamier version of cornbread that you eat with a spoon.

This classic Southern chess pie, with its tart-sweet custard filling and buttery crust, is as simple as it is delicious—perfect for when you need an easy dessert that everyone will love!

Golden, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet—this cornbread recipe belongs in your recipe box!