Derby Day!

It's the first weekend in May and after you marry a Kentucky boy you realize that it is no longer just "May Day" but this little thing called the Kentucky Derby is run each year.  This weekend becomes synonymous with many things such as your sister-in-law's wedding anniversary (Isaac still has no idea when it really is, he just knows they got married on Derby day and therefore he should tell them happy anniversary each Derby...though the date of the derby changes since it is always on a Saturday...).  It is also the time each year we get together with some friends, convince as many people as we can to wear silly hats, and make a few traditional derby items. 

My husband is a little odd in that he LOVES chocolate but when it comes to chocolate birthday cake, he would rather have brownies or a derby pie.  Now, the true recipe for the derby pie is kept secret but there are many, many, great recipes out there for it.  What I am about to share with you is the one that we like best and I make every year for derby and most of his birthdays.  Think of it like a pecan-chocolate chip pie with a little something-something extra...you won't be able to eat just one piece :) p.s. the dessert section in my cookbook is by far the most populated. This recipe is on page one.

Isaac's Derby Pie

1 9" pie crust
4 lg eggs
1 C light corn syrup
6 T melted butter (unsalted)
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C brown sugar (light or dark depending on your preference or what is in your pantry...)
3 (liberal) T of bourbon (Makers makes the best for pies in my opinion!)
1 T All purpose flour
1 T vanilla extract
1 C chopped pecans
1 C semisweet chocolate chips

Lightly beat eggs then add the next 6 ingredients (all but the chips and pecans if you don't want to count...) Whisk these all together until smooth. Stir in the chips and pecans and pour into your pie shell. Bake at 350 for an hour, or until set (I do 50 minutes and then check...)

Wait as long as you can to cut into it but it is best a little warm (ooey gooey yummy chocolate...)

Now, pick your favorite horse, find a mint julep, and enjoy the most exciting 2 minutes in sports!!