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.

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Southern Living Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches on a tray to serve

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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.

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That means they were likely a Derby favorite long before the races official sandwich came to be.

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