Binny's Blog

There are few traditional American foods that rival BBQ when it comes to Fourth of July celebrations. What we have here is in that Western North Carolina tradition, referred to as either Piedmont or Lexington style pulled pork. If you have never had it, you are in for a real treat.

What could be more pleasant than a lobster roll on a warm sunny afternoon? This is a lightly dressed, chilled lobster salad served on a warm butter toasted bun, making it a decadent but refreshingly cool summer sandwich.

This Father’s Day, indulge the Bourbon loving carnivore lurking within your mild-mannered Dad with this impressive grilled pork chop slathered with luscious Bourbon glaze.

It is the beginning of summer and the long-awaited return of strawberry season in the Midwest, which is reason enough to celebrate. If you feel the need for another excuse to make this perfectly rustic summer dessert, June 14 is National Strawberry Shortcake Day. But who needs excuses when it comes to strawberry shortcake? It is THE dessert you should be serving to put an exclamation point on every June cookout and picnic you host.

It is officially time to fire up the grill if you haven’t already. There isn’t too much to say about this easy and satisfying recipe for the summer grilling season other than people will love the tender, marinated chunks of beef and crisp summer vegetables.

This delicious, seasonal dish is perfect for a weekend cookout. If you are grilling a few different things, don’t limit the sauce to salmon. It is also amazing brushed on a grilled pork tenderloin or chicken and is a fantastic condiment for burgers, even of the faux-meat variety.

The Demo Kitchen realizes that we don’t give much love to the vegetarians out there, so we thought we would throw you a nonanimal-based bone by highlighting asparagus season with this quick and tasty pasta. This dish is super flexible so you can add a protein like shrimp or chicken.

Mother’s Day is nearly upon us, and mushroom loving moms everywhere are rejoicing the fact that it is also morel season. There are few better ways to showcase the bounty of the season than this simple but incredibly delicious French classic from Jura.

Bright, citrusy ceviche is the ultimate refreshing starter for a dinner party whether served in a bowl or as a tostada. It also makes a fantastic addition to any Cinco de Mayo buffet when served with crunchy tortilla chips.

The Kentucky Hot Brown has been a Louisville tradition since its introduction to the Brown Hotel’s menu nearly 100 years ago. It has also been a Demo Kitchen Derby Day must for years. This open faced, broiled turkey sandwich is smothered in rich mornay sauce and topped with smokey bacon making it sinfully delicious.