| Here's my take on some healthy foods that pack plenty of flavor. Try these easy to cook recipes and you won't be disappointed. And of course, don't forget my golden rule - when in doubt use more beer! |
| Baltic "Fish" Dish INGREDIENTS 4 faux fish filets (any kind) 2 cups flour 12 ounces Baltic Porter 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tbsp Ancho chili powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves Salt and pepper to taste Canola oil The batter contains many of the traditional ingredients one would find in a traditional molé sauce, except the cocoa powder is replaced with porter beer. Pour enough canola oil in the skillet to submerge half the faux-fish and turn the burner on to medium. Mix the flour and the spices in a deep bowl and then whisk the beer into the flour mixture to create a batter. Test that the oil is hot by dropping in some batter and look for a sizzle. Once the oil is hot, dredge the fish in the batter on both sides, shaking off any excess. Cook the fish according to the directions on the package . Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any extra oil. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Serve alongside “chips” topped with fresh chopped cilantro and a pinch of cayenne and a glass of Baltic Porter. |
| Cheesy Beer Pretzel Bites INGREDIENTS 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese •2 Tbsp. corn starch •1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. beer of your choice •1 lb of pizza dough •5 cups water •1/4 cup baking soda •1 egg •Coarse salt Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C. Toss the cheddar cheese with the corn starch until it’s evenly distributed. In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of beer to a simmer. Then add in the cheese and corn starch mixture and whisk until it begins to thicken. Once thick, take off the heat. (It may cool and become more solid over time, but don’t worry! It will melt back down in the oven, so this is fine.) Slice a small piece of your pizza dough, roll it into a ball, then flatten it out. Place a small spoonful of the beer cheese mixture in the center of the dough. Pick up the top and bottom edges and bring them up and together. Do the same with the left and right edges. Continue bringing in the rest of the edges of the dough until it all meets in the center and there are no gaps for the cheese to leak out of during baking. (You can pick up and twist the top of the dough to make sure everything is more secure.) Bring five cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. When you’ve finished putting together your pretzel bites, add the baking soda to the water and immediately scoop in your pretzel bites. Boil for 20-30 seconds, then take out and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine one egg and two tablespoons of beer and beat with a fork until they are well blended. Brush the mixture onto the top of each pretzel bite, then top with coarse salt Bake for 15-20 minutes (or until they have browned). As the fresh-baked pretzel bites cool, open a chilled |
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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly butter 9x13" baking pan. Melt vegan butter in a skillet and add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, uncovered for about 5 minutes on medium heat. 2. Add asparagus and water and cover, cooking for about 5 more minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until liquid cooks off. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, mix together the cubed vegan chicken patties and vegan mayonnaise. Add the cooked vegetables. Stir together. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the beer, broth, egg replacer, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Spread 1/2 the bread cubes in dish and top with chicken mixture. 4. Pour "egg" mixture over the bread and chicken. Top with the other 1/2 French bread. Sprinkle vegan cheese on top. Bake for 45 minutes or until brown Servings: 6 |
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| Give these recipes a try and you won't be disappointed. They are quick, easy, and fun to cook. And remember, when in doubt just use more beer! Be seeing you... Elaine |
| For outstanding beer Elaine recommends the Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant, 15 So. Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ For vegetarian food at a BYO try The Loving Hut, 538 Rt. 10, Ledgewood, NJ |
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