Run for the Roses Strawberries

12 large, fresh strawberries, washed
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Slice off the stem end of each strawberry to form a flat base. With the base down, cut each in half vertically to within a 1/4″ of the base. Make another cut across the first and then two diagonal cuts until you have 6 petal-shaped wedges. Pull apart slightly.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar and sour cream and beat until soft and fluffy. Using a pastry bag or small spoon, fill each strawberry with the cream cheese mixture.

Garnish each strawberry “rose” with mint leaves if desired.

Louisville Hot Brown

2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 package (1 cup) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 lb. sliced turkey
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 slices tomato
8 slices toast
4 oz. Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in saucepan add flour, stir well. Add milk, Cheddar, and seasonings. Cook stirring constantly, until thick.

Arrange turkey on toast and cover with cheese sauce. Place sandwiches under broiler until sauce begins to bubble. Garnish with crumbled bacon and tomato slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Louisville Cooler

2 ounces Kentucky bourbon
1 1/2 ounces fresh orange juice
1/2-ounce fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar
Ice
Orange wedge skewered with a maraschino cherry, garnish

In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, orange juice, lime juice and sugar with a handful of ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice. Garnish with the orange and cherry and serve.

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