But one dish in particulara slightly green sandwichhas been a Derby party staple for more than 100 years.
Jennie got her start in theLouisvilleculinary scene as a caterer in 1893.
Whats In Benedictine Sandwiches?
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Modern recipes call for using a food processor, an appliance that Jennie Benedict could never have dreamt up.
She likely used an old-fashioned box grater, which works just fine.
When you peel yourcucumbers, if you leave a little bit of the skin on, Michel says.
Just a smidge that helps give it a faint green color.
Are Benedictines The Official Sandwich of The Kentucky Derby?
That means they were likely a Derby favorite long before the races official sandwich came to be.