Wine & Dine During the 148th Derby with eMeals, Kendall-Jackson & La Crema
If you’ll be watching the Run for the Roses from home this weekend with a few of your closest friends, you can whip up a menu worthy of the winner’s circle with the Derby Day Party Plan from meal inspiration leader eMeals and family-owned wineries Kendall-Jackson and La Crema, the two official Preferred Wines of the Kentucky Derby. With easy-make spins on classic Derby recipes plus complementary wine pairings, the plan provides step-by-step instructions, point-and-click grocery shopping and a perfect way to enjoy the most exciting two minutes in sports.
And you’re off!: Available on the free Derby Day landing page or in the Occasions Plan in the eMeals app for subscribers, the menu serves 10-12 grazing guests. The lineup starts with Smoked Cheddar-Pecan Wafers inspired by Derby cheese straws and Bacon-Pimento Cheese Toasts topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Entrées are Cream Biscuits stuffed with glazed ham and chow (a fresh twist on Derby biscuits and ham), Benedictine Chicken Salad Dip with assorted crackers (a new use of the Derby’s staple party dip) and Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Henry Bain sauce and crumbled bleu cheese (featuring the quintessential Kentucky steak sauce). Dessert is a perfect photo finish: Cookie Butter-Banana Pudding Cups layered with whipped cream, sliced bananas and crumbled cookies.
Raise a glass: To complement that lavish spread, the plan recommends Kendall-Jackson’s flagship wine, the Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay and the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Kendall-Jackson and La Crema were named the Preferred Wines of the Kentucky Derby last year in a multi-year partnership. The Jackson family’s legacy in winemaking runs deep, with many wine enthusiasts recognizing Kendall-Jackson as the makers of America’s favorite Chardonnay and La Crema as one of the pioneering wineries in Russian River Valley, yet the family’s endeavors in the horse racing world are less well-known. In 2005 they opened Stonestreet Farm, a leading Thoroughbred horse breeding operation based in the famous Bluegrass region of Kentucky. The partnership with the Kentucky Derby is a natural connection and pairing a Derby-inspired meal with Kendall-Jackson and La Crema is a great way to toast the elite Thoroughbreds striving to earn their place in horse racing history.
Shop less – enjoy more: No need to waste time writing a grocery list or making item-by-item entries in an online shopping cart. Simply select the recipes you want to make from the eMeals mobile app or the Derby Day Party landing page, and eMeals will automatically generate a shopping list you can use to self-shop at your local grocery store or tap for online grocery fulfillment from Amazon, Walmart, Kroger or any of the retailers served by Instacart and Shipt. The wines show up as an option on the list. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it ensures you won’t forget an ingredient.
Beyond the finish line: eMeals’ meal planning service isn’t just for special occasions. For as little as $5/month, subscribers receive seven dinner menus every week from their choice of 15 dinner plans (Quick and Healthy, Keto, Low Carb, 30 Minute, Kid Friendly, Low Calorie, Plant Based and more), plus Occasions Plans and Bonus Collections that are added regularly. Subscribers can also mix and match menus from any style and substitute favorites from previous weeks. Free 14-day trials are available at emeals.