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Crispy Roasted Tarragon Potatoes

Crispy Roasted Tarragon Potatoes

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Updated April, 2026. Crispy roasted potatoes are everywhere—but once you add tarragon, things get interesting. These roasted tarragon potatoes come out with crispy, golden edges, and soft centres, but it’s the flavour that sets them apart. Tarragon brings a subtle herbal note with a hint of sweetness and light anise that makes people pause and ask what’s in them. No complicated steps. No heavy seasoning blends. Just a handful of ingredients that actually work together. This is the kind of…

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Chocolate Stout Mini Egg Brownie Stacked
Chocolate Stout Mini Egg Brownies

Chocolate Stout Mini Egg Brownies

Chocolate stout mini egg brownies bring together rich chocolate, roasted stout, and the crunch of crushed mini eggs in one deeply fudgy dessert. The stout doesn’t make the brownies taste like beer. Instead, it enhances the cocoa flavour, adding subtle notes of roasted barley and coffee that deepen the chocolate profile. The result is a dense, rich brownie with just enough complexity to stand out from a standard batch. Finished with crushed mini eggs for colour and texture, these brownies…

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Garlicky Guinness Glazed Chicken Sandwich
Garlicky Guinness Glazed Chicken Sandwich

Garlicky Guinness Glazed Chicken Sandwich

This Garlicky Guinness Glazed Chicken Sandwich features juicy chicken brushed with a rich Guinness Draught glaze, topped with crisp purple cabbage slaw and sharp white cheddar on a toasted bun. There are beers you sip. And there are beers you cook with. Guinness firmly sits in both categories. This Garlicky Guinness Glazed Chicken Sandwich leans into everything that makes stout compelling — roasted malt, subtle bitterness, and a hint of sweetness. As the beer reduces with garlic and a touch…

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Beer can chicken cooked and ready to be carved
Grill the Best Beer Can Chicken with Jasper Ale

Grill the Best Beer Can Chicken with Jasper Ale

It still feels like summer here in Edmonton — 25°C in September — but we’re right on the cusp of fall. Beer can chicken is one of those recipes that works beautifully in both seasons. On a hot day, it’s the ultimate backyard barbecue showstopper. On a cool evening, it’s comfort food with just the right touch of smoky-crisp skin and juicy meat. The beer you choose makes all the difference, and for this one I’m going with Jasper the…

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Zesty Black Bean & Corn Salad (with Alberta Lager Pairings)

Zesty Black Bean & Corn Salad (with Alberta Lager Pairings)

When the sun’s out and the BBQ’s on, I want food that’s simple, bold, and built for pairing with beer. This zesty black bean & corn salad fits the bill—sweet corn, creamy black beans, juicy tomatoes, and a lime-kissed chili dressing that brings the right amount of kick. It’s the kind of dish that shows up at a backyard cookout and steals the spotlight from the grilled meat (but still plays nice with everything else on the plate). This recipe…

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Easy Lemon Thyme Chicken Breasts with Beer

Easy Lemon Thyme Chicken Breasts with Beer

Looking for a simple, healthy dinner that still brings big flavour? This lemon thyme chicken checks all the boxes — light, fresh, and full of bright citrus and herb notes. The best part? A splash of beer in the marinade adds depth and character to an already easy weeknight winner. You can bake it in the oven or toss it on the grill, and either way, it pairs perfectly with a chilled glass of Bentstick Brewing’s Norwegian-style farmhouse ale: Uff-da….

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Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread
Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread

Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread

Fall is here, and so are the cozy flavours of the season! As the air gets cooler and the leaves turn shades of amber and crimson, it’s the perfect time to embrace all things pumpkin. If you’re looking for a delicious way to kick off your autumn baking, this Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread is just the ticket. It’s packed with the flavours of fall—apples, pumpkin spices, and a smooth pumpkin ale that takes this bread to the next level….

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Rye Festbier Mustard
Rye Festbier Mustard

Rye Festbier Mustard

Welcome back to Chews and Brews! Today, I’m excited to share a tasty recipe for Rye Festbier Mustard, a homemade beer mustard made with a delightful Der Krankenwagen Rye Festbier from The Pass, a fantastic brewing company in the Crowsnest Pass. There’s something truly satisfying about making condiments from scratch. Not only do you get to control the ingredients and flavours, but you also get to infuse them with unique touches—like the Rye Festbier. This homemade beer mustard is incredibly…

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