KENTUCKY APPALACHIANS Long known for its raw scenic beauty, this region now adds traditional music, rich history and delicious food to its repertoire. 1 REGIONAL FAVORITE 2 4 3 5 SIGNATURE MEAL 1. SOUP BEANS & CORNBREAD: Often a popular main dish, traditional cooked-all-day beans and warm-from-the-oven cornbread also make a great start to any meal. 2. COFFEE: Simple? Sure. But the simplest things in life are often the best, and it doesn’t get any better than a cup of piping hot co ee to wash down that jam cake. 3. BLACKBERRY JAM CAKE: Traditional to its oh-so-moist core, this combination of seedless blackberry jam combined with cocoa, sugar, raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla is an all-time favorite local indulgence. 4. CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD: A simple symphony of cut-up fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and onions gets bathed in Italian dressing to create a popular side salad to accompany almost any meal – or enjoy as a snack on its own. 5. SALMON PATTIES: Salmon, mayo, onion, egg, cornmeal and fl our blend beautifully to create an inexpensive, yet satisfying, fried or baked entree that has been passed down for generations. Crushed saltines can provide an extra-crispy crust, too. Appetizer: Soup beans with cornbread Entrée: Salmon patties Sides: Fried potatoes, cucumbers-tomatoes-onions with Italian dressing Dessert: Blackberry jam cake with caramel icing Beverage: Co ee LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS DISH kentuckytourism.com/food kentuckytourism.com 119
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