Posted by Marshall on March 03, 1998 at 19:43:06:
In Reply to: Kentucky Derby Party, need ideas! posted by Carl Jones on February 26, 1998 at 12:14:25:
: We are catering a kentucky derby party on the first sat of may
: I need food ideas that are appropriate with this event..
: so far my menu is
: will be serve out doors
: Grilled Whole Beef Tenderloin, Carved
: Grilled Fish (havent decided which)
: Grilled Lime/Pepper Chicken
: Grilled Vegetables (eggplant, Zucchini, Portabella mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus
: sweet potatoes) any basting ideas?????
: Curried Fruit
: Burgoo stew (need a gameless recipe)
: Derby Pie
: Mint Julep (we make a mean one)
: Cheers
: Carl
Carl,
Chef, the meal sounds like a backstretch winner. Try red snapper for the whole fish.
Question, do you serve your Mint Julep in a Silver Cup as tradition demands? Honey-bourbon or maple-bourbon sweet potato Baste?