Ultimate Kentucky Derby Guide

From the perfect mint julep to herb-roasted pork subs with garlicky spinach, here are the dishes that should be on your Kentucky Derby party menu.

Hosting a Kentucky Derby party? Surprise your guests with a classic mint julep, some Kentucky hot browns, a shrimp cocktail and many more delicious recipes.

Passion fruit and coconut cream parfaits go perfectly with horse races. Hosting a Kentucky Derby party? Here are the desserts you should be serving.

From fried- catfish sandwiches with spicy mayo to chocolate ganache bread pudding, here are some Kentucky cooking classics.

The Kentucky Derby is just as much about bourbon-infused pecan pies as it is about horse races. Here, we highlight both classic and more creative pies, like caramel-pecan hand pies, apple pie bars and custard phyllo pie with almonds and pistachios.

Watch the races while enjoying a Kentucky hot brown, pickled shrimp deviled eggs, cheesy grits and more.

Hosting a Kentucky Derby party? Impress your guests with these delicious and easy appetizer recipes, from classic deviled eggs to hush puppies with green zebra tomato jam.

A cocktail guide to the horse-racing event of the season, including recipes for bourbon and champagne-infused drinks.

Here's what Derby attendees will be eating this year.

This Saturday is Derby Day. Whether you care who comes in win, place or show or don’t even know what win, place or show means, it's a good bet that you'll be drinking a mint julep.

Place your bets—Derby weekend is upon us! During the two-day event at Churchill Downs, fans drink more than 120,000 mint juleps. It's a great cocktail, but there are so many other ways to incorporate mint into bracing spring drinks. Here, 4 minty non-juleps to drink at your Kentucky Derby celebration.

From savory chicken fajitas to luscious maple-whiskey banana pudding cake, here are eleven excellent dishes that get flavor from bourbon.

The Kentucky Derby might be the most exciting two minutes of horse racing, but let’s be honest; the day is really about big hats, good finger food, and abundant Mint Juleps. Here’s the game plan: Make this impressive derby party menu a few days in advance and then on the day of the big event just reheat your biscuits, lay out platters of food and start mixing up those cocktails!

The Kentucky Derby is not only the most exciting two minutes in sports, it’s also a great occasion to throw a party catered with things like cheesy, messy Kentucky hot browns and many, many mint juleps. For an added on-theme flourish, serve a few rose-infused foods in honor of the race’s nickname, The Run for the Roses. Here, some great ideas.