Three culinary gems hide in plain sight among Kentucky’s rolling hills, just East of Louisville. First, there’s Madeline’s in La Grange, where a refurbished older home contains the aroma of simmering sauces that greet you at the door. Then, unassumingly tucked away in Crestwood, The Crestwood Bistro dazzles with its […]
As many of you know, I only add recipes to this website when they’re so good they could make your taste buds file a restraining order against all other food. After seventeen attempts across four falls and winters, I finally perfected my Kentucky Chicken Pot Pie. The golden-brown crust puffs […]
Occasionally, culinary experiments explode into triumphant success—or at least something that won’t make your dinner guests fake food poisoning to escape early. Such is the case with our salad recipe, which sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry but will actually make your taste buds high-five each other. While […]
We constantly grappled with the challenge of crafting the perfect fried chicken for sandwiches, experimenting and tweaking until we stumbled across a series of inspiring recipes. By merging these discoveries with our own expertise in creating truly remarkable flavors, we developed this exceptional recipe. The chicken is fried to golden […]
For as long as we can remember, we’ve had a deep-seated affection for tuna salad, and it’s amusing that we never shared a recipe for it until now. After countless trials and taste tests, we finally discovered what we believe to be the quintessential recipe. This version is refreshingly crisp, […]
After years of playing mad scientist with risotto recipes, I finally concocted the ultimate flavor explosion that sends taste buds on a rollercoaster of delight! Sure, many risotto recipes are like distant cousins at a family reunion, but my eureka moment came when I mixed both rich chicken and hearty […]
Countless times, I’ve pondered the minds behind the mashed potatoes sitting on my plate, wondering what on earth they were thinking. Whether crafted by home cooks or encountered during my dining escapades, mashed potatoes often leave much to be desired. They often skimp on the amount and quality of the […]
Why people opt for plain, ordinary mayonnaise when crafting a delectable herb mayo is so remarkably simple, is truly beyond me. Imagine a velvety, flavorful blend that elevates even the most basic sandwich to gourmet status. This particular mayo recipe harmonizes beautifully with succulent chicken, infusing it with a burst […]
My heart sank with disappointment as I eagerly flipped through the pages of The Great American Burger Book, written by none other than the burger king himself, George Motz. Among his regional burger recipes from all corners of the country, there was not a single entry for my home state […]
After much searching, we have finally discovered a gem of a restaurant in our hometown of La Grange, Kentucky. Hannah and Carlos, who recently relocated from bustling Brooklyn, New York, have opened up Madeline’s Nibbles and Wine with a bang. Drawing on their extensive experience in the fast-paced world of […]
Family, comfort food, great recipes, fine dining, bourbon, good weather, and racehorses? Yep, all the things we love are simply the best here in Kentucky. Whether you are a Kentucky visitor looking for a "real" hot brown, wondering why Louisville spends a week celebrating the "Old Fashioned", tired of generic restaurant rating systems, or just looking for a great recipe, I hope you find our advice worth your while.