11 Recipes for Your Own Derby Party

Break out those wide-brimmed hats and formal blazers—the Kentucky Derby is back for its 141st run. In store will be lots of people enjoying the outdoors, soaking up sunshine, and eating Southern-inspired food. The Derby site is so kind as to provide a list of recipes for those throwing a party at home, and we’re here to offer our own renditions. So weave your rose garland, play “My Old Kentucky Home” on high, and let these 11 recipes bring the Derby party to you:

Rick's Picks Bloody Mary Mix by Rick Field

Mint Iced Tea by Merrill Stubbs

Buttermilk Fried Chicken by Ashley Rodriguez

Brigit Binns' Crab Cakes by Kristen Miglore

Bloody Good Steak by connoisseur

New England Lobster Rolls with Lemon Chive Mayonnaise by Sonali aka the Foodie Physician

Farmhouse Ham with a Honey, Fennel, and Mustard Glaze (in a Crockpot) by thirschfeld

Sean Brock’s Southern Grits by Kenzi Wilbur

A Pot of Black-Eyed Peas by Cookie and Kate

Alice's Chocolate Pudding by Alice Medrich

Apostle's Fingers (Lemon and Ricotta Filled Crêpes) by Emiko