--- title: "Make Your Backyard Party One to Remember with These Fabulous Summertime Recipes ..." description: "Spiced Pecans; Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs; Benedictine Spread; Pretzel Krispies (make Them Any Shape You Want to); Kentucky Hot Brown Bites; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/head-to-the-races-with-these-kentucky-derby-recipes/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Make Your Backyard Party One to Remember with These Fabulous Summertime Recipes ... Summertime is in full swing and that means you are probably planning all your backyard shindigs. And what's a get together without a table full of delicious food. Looking for some nibbles to make your friends and family full and happy? Wow them all with some of these delicious things and your event will be one to remember. ## 1. Spiced Pecans ![Spiced Pecans](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x3/bv/b7cmthnc5535527a985d2232931040_400x300.jpg) Source: [My Own Sweet Thyme: Bourbon](https://myownsweetthyme.com/2011/04/bourbon-spiced-pecans/) ## 2. Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs ![Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ce/px/s5nbfr4x5535527b17a90902515415_600x902.jpg) Source: [It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Friday](https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/its-five-oclock-somewhere-friday-bourbon-meatballs/) ## 3. Benedictine Spread ![Benedictine Spread](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ts/vr/wvfcc8135535527b10737029721719_426x640.jpg) Source: [The Kitchen Prep: Benedictine Spread](https://thekitchenprepblog.com/benedictine-spread-derby-classic/) ## 4. Pretzel Krispies (make Them Any Shape You Want to) ![Pretzel Krispies (make Them Any Shape You Want to)](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/te/cn/e02rdgjk5535527b5f4d0933498788_300x300.jpg) Source: [Pretzel Horseshoes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pretzel-horseshoes/) ## 5. Kentucky Hot Brown Bites ![Kentucky Hot Brown Bites](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/od/zk/pmtdl6ob5535527b67487954240097_480x640.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Hot Brown Bites](https://www.plainchicken.com/kentucky-hot-brown-bites/) ## 6. Mint Julep Watermelon ![Mint Julep Watermelon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ch/a3/n3lz3iqp5535527bd8a4c121237645_500x334.jpg) Source: [Mint Julep Two Ways](https://joythebaker.com/2009/04/mint-julep-two-ways/) ## 7. Mini Hot Browns ![Mini Hot Browns](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ro/un/ewgqev7c5535527bee3ed443494122_300x450.jpg) Source: [Celebrate Magazine - Entertain Decorate](https://www.southernladymagazine.com/) ## 8. Ooey Gooey Caramel Dessert Bars ![Ooey Gooey Caramel Dessert Bars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yo/o6/ierbt9r85535527cc2b69957986114_600x901.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Derby Pie Chocolate Chip](https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/kentucky-derby-pie-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/) ## 9. Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix ![Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ye/a5/dapfr2qc5535527c3502c358691690_394x448.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix®](https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes?nicam4=socialmedia&nichn4=pinterest&niseg4=pillsbury&nicreatid4=post&crlt.pid=camp.lix5gu46rycl) ## 10. Horse Shaped Cookies ![Horse Shaped Cookies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/km/ay/x06p480q5535527c7b32d415952088_450x337.jpg) Source: [Party Planning - Party Ideas](http://partypinching.com/cute-food/) ## 11. Beer Cheese Spread ![Beer Cheese Spread](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tf/r4/qvslsqc05535527cab3ff153952002_250x250.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Beer Cheese Spread](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236319/kentucky-beer-cheese-spread/?lnkid=pin2233&crlt.pid=camp.c1cLOEt4SYHF) ## 12. Colorful and Veggie Packed Salad ![Colorful and Veggie Packed Salad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mg/kn/bhiy5i975535527cc986a467914665_320x240.jpg) Source: [Millions of Miles: Kentucky Caviar](http://www.millionsofmiles.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 13. Hot Brown Sliders ![Hot Brown Sliders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l3/g1/ruknlty75535527e43a8d933891050_600x903.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders](https://www.myrecipemagic.com/kentucky-hot-brown-sliders-2501422725.html) ## 14. Ranch Beer Cheese Dip with Crackers ![Ranch Beer Cheese Dip with Crackers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ka/gr/s45ui0o75535527e18c9c586211074_600x750.jpg) Source: [Ranch Beer Cheese Dip](https://www.plainchicken.com/ranch-beer-cheese-dip/) ## 16. Grits Cakes with Country Ham and Bourbon Mayonnaise ![Grits Cakes with Country Ham and Bourbon Mayonnaise](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wz/ha/qftb4zdi5535527e1ace8799348499_600x399.jpg) Source: [Grits Cakes With Country Ham](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015848-grits-cakes-with-country-ham-and-bourbon-mayonnaise) ## 17. Sparkling Peach Mint Julep ![Sparkling Peach Mint Julep](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bf/cp/bfq1klxf5535527ee2290254782761_600x900.jpg) Source: [Sparkling Peach Mint Julep](https://ruffledblog.com/sparkling-peach-mint-julep/) ## 18. Brownies with a Kick ![Brownies with a Kick](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/is/wk/cclbn0bf5535527f8611a542082613_600x901.jpg) Source: [Bourbon Brownies | Pixelated Crumb](http://pixelatedcrumb.com/2012/02/12/bourbon-brownies/) ## 19. Finger Licking Fried Potato Cakes ![Finger Licking Fried Potato Cakes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yh/d6/eq3n5ytm5535527fa3a79895104995_600x428.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Fried Potato Cakes Recipe](https://www.food.com/recipe/kentucky-fried-potato-cakes-501476) ## 20. Vanilla Bean Pudding with Grown up Flair ![Vanilla Bean Pudding with Grown up Flair](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mh/y5/f4ksyojc55355280161ff180465626_600x901.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Bean Pudding](https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/kentucky-bourbon-vanilla-bean-pudding/) ## 21. Sautéed Mushrooms with Lots of Flavor _ Source: Sautéed Mushrooms with Bourbon_ ## 22. Fresh Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream ![Fresh Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wi/qy/frvauf0m553552808ddaa581714680_600x1277.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Derby Chocolate-Pecan Ice Cream](https://lifecurrentsblog.com/vegan-chocolate-pecan-ice-cream/) ## 23. Butter Cake(it Tastes Great with Fruit) ![Butter Cake(it Tastes Great with Fruit)](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wx/su/tabefqw455355280c7c6e924122017_250x250.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Butter Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7479/kentucky-butter-cake/) ## 24. Pickled Shrimp ![Pickled Shrimp](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zi/zb/w25z87ni5535528155d95155671968_600x840.jpg) Source: [Pickled Shrimp - Baked Bree](https://bakedbree.com/category/seafood) ## 25. Beef Tenderloin Crostini _ Source: Beef Tenderloin Crostini Recipe_ ## 26. Fancy Cupcakes ![Fancy Cupcakes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jh/xx/fyxhlc4q553552818bcd5925449040_600x459.jpg) Source: [Kentucky Derby Pie Cupcakes](https://www.browneyedbaker.com/kentucky-derby-pie-cupcakes/) ## 27. Grits Fritters with Bacon and Cheese and a Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce ![Grits Fritters with Bacon and Cheese and a Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e8/nl/jydmru4h55355281f0250169773943_525x525.jpg) Source: [Grits Fritters Recipe - Spicy](https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/grits-fritters/) ## 28. Tea Sandwiches ![Tea Sandwiches](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hm/qx/pak9yiew55355282f35be914314819_600x448.jpg) Source: [Cucumber Tea Sandwiches](https://someoneleftthecakeoutintherain.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/cucumber-tea-sandwiches/) ## 29. Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits ![Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q2/r8/xsni7kmz55355282c0197530493284_600x904.jpg) Source: [Southern Stunners: Pimento Cheese and](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Pimento-Cheese-Prosciutto-Appetizer-29053551) ## 30. Pigs in Hats ![Pigs in Hats](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/la/ar/om8xieez5535528277d7a590383176_420x420.jpg) Source: [Disney Family | Recipes, Crafts](https://goo.gl/436oWy) Is your mouth watering? Are you planning a backyard party of your own now? 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