Traditional Kentucky Derby foods?

rakattack

Hi ladies- my DH and I are hosting a Kentucky Derby party this year (in MD).  Obviously, mint juleps are on the menu   Can you give me any other ideas to make our party authentic?  Thanks so much!

dpluvsrg

KY derby pie - it's a pecan pie with choc chips and sometimes bourbon.  You can find a ton of recipes on-line.

Hot Brown, Bourgoo (it's a specialty stew)

Sweet tea

You can go with other Southern foods - like Pimento cheese, tomato and cucumber sandwiches.

Have fun - remember to require hats for the ladies!!!

gobigblue

yes, derby pie.  hot browns, which you could make appetizer style/size - kind of like bruchetta, but w/ ham, cheese and bacon instead.  fried green tomatoes???  definitely have them wear hats and some bring gambling $.  have fun! 

RagsdaleAM

ditto to derby pie and hot browns.

kchick

Ditto to all above...you definitely need Derby pie.  Hot browns are awesome, but I'm not sure they are good for a Derby party (they aren't really Derby related, just a local food, and they're kind of messy), basically it's an open faced sandwich made with turkey (not ham), tomato, bacon, and mornay sauce.  I think little finger sandwiches of either pimento cheese or benedictine (another local creation - it's a cucumber spread, look on internet for recipes) would be good.  Burgoo would be good as well.  

Truly there are no "derby" foods other than Derby Pie - Derby is really all about the drinking!!