It’s said that in Louisville, Kentucky for 6 months leading up to the Kentucky Derby, that all conversation revolves around Derby Day. My blogger colleagues and I share some derby inspired foods with this #DerbyDayRecipes Round Up. Is your hat ready? 
Kentucky Derby History Alternatively referred to as “The Run for the Roses” or “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. The Kentucky Derby draws an average of 150,000 visitors each year, including residents, out-of-towners, celebrities, presidents, and even members of royal families.Kentucky Derby History:The first Kentucky Derby race occurred in 1875. Close to 10,000 people watched as 15 thoroughbred horses ran what was then a 1.5 mile course. In 1876, the length of the race was changed to 1.25 miles. By the early 1900s, owners of winning Kentucky Derby horses started sending their winners to run in the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and the Belmont Stakes in New York. In 1930, sportswriter Charles Hatton coined the term “Triple Crown” in reference to the same horses running the three races consecutively. Courtesy of Kentucky Derby Facts and History from about.com
Angel Biscuits from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Bourbon Peach Tea from Family Around The Table
Grapefruit and Thyme Bourbon Smash from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Hot Brown Sandwich from Palatable Pastime
Pickled Shrimp from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Tortilla Chip Derby Hats from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Derby Day Chocolate Pecan Pie Cookie Bars
Slow Cooker Overnight Derby Pie Oatmeal Recipe
Derby Day Truffles with Candied Bourbon Pecans
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Jolene Martinelli says
So many delicious choices, I don’t know what to make first! Maybe the truffles… or the cookie bars 🙂
Quinn Caudill says
I know they all look so good. Thanks for stopping by!