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Malaysian-Style Chicken Curry

Published on: 25th May, 2010

This curry, which is rich in coconut milk, shallots, garlic, ginger and fragrant with clove, cinnamon and star anise is a wonderful dish full of flavor!  This dish, with all the various flavors would pair well with a pilsner such as Boulevard’s Pilsner.
6 large shallots, coarsely chopped (1 ¼ cups)
4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 [...]

Shrimp Cocktail

Published on: 25th May, 2010

The sweet, nutty flavor of “Hazelnut Brown Nectar” by Rogue Brewing Company would go great with a spicy flavored cocktail sauce.  As an appetizer, try this shrimp cocktail for a fusion of flavors.
6 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons horseradish
4 tablespoons lemon juice
celery salt to taste
Tabasco sauce
12 medium sized cooked shrimp
Shake all ingredients until well mixed. Add [...]

Pronto Pasta & Sausage Skillet

Published on: 11th April, 2010

This is a fantastic meal with complex layers. The saltiness and heat of the sausage balanced by the sweetness of the cream cheese and complimented by the spice from the red pepper flakes makes for a delicious meal. I would highly recommend this meal with New Belgium’s Ranger IPA. This is New [...]

Sautéed Spiced Tilapia with Fresh Mango Salsa

Published on: 11th April, 2010

This is a great dish when you are on the run in the summer. Would go perfectly with any larger of your choice: Serves 6
Salsa
2 Mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped
1 [...]

Mustard and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Published on: 22nd February, 2010

Lamb is one of my favorite meats.  It’s rich and savory taste is what I enjoy most about the meat.  Because of its richness, I would recommend your favorite brown to accompany this meal.
1 ½         Cups fine fresh bread crumbs
3              Tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1              Tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 ½ [...]

Baked Chicken stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese infused with Dill

Published on: 28th January, 2010

This is a fantastic dish and can be enjoyed specifically with Goose Island’s IPA or an IPA of your choice.
4 8oz. filets of boneless chicken breast
4oz. Gorgonzola cheese
2oz. Fresh dill
1 tsp. Paprika, divided
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350°.
Meanwhile, let the Gorgonzola cheese warm to room temperature.  Once the cheese is at room temperature, [...]

Grilled Hamburger’s stuffed with Blue Cheese

Published on: 21st January, 2010

This is one of Diesel’s concoctions that he came up with while barbequeing out on his porch one summer day.  This meal would go great with O’Dell’s 90 Shillings, a great scotch ale.
1 lb.   Ground beef
1 Tbs. Smoky BBQ Sauce
2 Tbs. Worchestshire sauce
2 Tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbs. dried chopped onions
1 egg
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried [...]

Porter Floats

Published on: 21st January, 2010

A beer lover’s take on the classic Root Beer Float!  Can be enjoyed with any Porter but we recommend Great Divide Brewing Company’s Porter.
1 cold glass mug
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 bottle of Great Divide’s Porter
Scoop 2 heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream and place them in a cold glass mug.  Pour the Porter into [...]

Baked Pancetta with Goat Cheese and Pears

Published on: 16th January, 2010

This is such a simple, fun appetizer that can be enjoyed with a Saison style beer.  This light refreshing beer really highlights the saltiness of the goat cheese and the sweetness of the pears. 
Makes about 10 appetizers 
2 medium size Bosc Pears
3 oz bag of Pancetta or about 10 slices
5 oz premium goat cheese 

Preheat oven 350°F [...]

Shrimp in Spiced Phyllo with Tomato Chutney

Published on: 16th January, 2010

This is a fun dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer with a crisp Pale Ale or a cloudy Hefeweizen of your choice. 
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
10 [...]

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