A Taste of the Bluegrass: Classic to Contemporary Kentucky Cuisine
From rich Southern comfort to bold culinary innovation, Tasting Kentucky is your passport to the heart of Kentucky cooking. With 102 irresistible recipes from top chefs, family kitchens, and cozy B&Bs, this cookbook blends local tradition with fresh, modern flair—all brought to life by stunning food photography.
- 100+ recipes from Kentucky's best restaurants and chefs
- Regional favorites like Keeneland Burgoo, Fried Chicken with Hickory Drizzle, and the iconic Hot Brown
- Unique dishes like Chorizo-Cheddar Corn Fritters and Grilled Lamb Burgers with Mint Sauce
- Beautiful, mouthwatering full-color photos for each recipe
- Expertly curated by Maggie Green, a Kentucky native and renowned cookbook editor
- Silver PubWest Book Design Awards winner
"Just reading these recipes is like taking a trip back home. Eating them is even better."
—Kat Kinsman, Tasting Table editor
Whether you're a born-and-bred Kentuckian or just love Southern fare, this book is packed with flavor, history, and hospitality. Perfect for home cooks craving Southern comfort, foodies who want to explore regional American cuisine, or anyone looking for the perfect gift. Bring the warmth, charm, and flavor of Kentucky to your kitchen.
Maggie Green, registered dietitian, cookbook author, and culinary nutrition consultant, is the owner of The Green Apron Company. She develops recipes, creates customized culinary nutrition content, and provides editorial oversight for clients and their print and web publications. Maggie is the author of The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook (University Press of Kentucky, 2011) and the editor of several well-known trade cookbooks, including the 75th Anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking and BakeWise by Shirley Corriher. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Dietetics and of Sullivan University's National Center for Hospitality Studies with a degree in Culinary Arts Management, Maggie is a proud Kentuckian, born and raised in the Bluegrass State. She resides in Ft. Wright with her husband, their three children, and a shaggy dog also named Maggie.
Sarah Jane Sanders is a food and editorial photographer based out of Lexington, Kentucky. She is particularly drawn to the full circle of food, from origin through preparation to serving, as a lens for focusing on culture. Her core desires lie in helping others, giving back, and educating. Sarah Jane is ambitious to explore this world while documenting, sharing, and learning about cultures through food. Her approach to photography is simple and authentic, placing the emphasis on the subjects themselves.
Ouita Michel is a six-time James Beard Foundation Award nominee, including nominations for Outstanding Restaurateur and Best Chef Southeast. Michel and her restaurants are regularly featured in local and national media, such as the New York Times, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Food Network, and the Cooking Channel. She was a guest judge on Bravo's Top Chef series. She lives in Midway, Kentucky.
