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…
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….
While receiving craft beer as a Christmas gift is always a hit for me (subtle hint for those out there that have me on their list!), customized gifts like custom anklets and handmade gifts like food and drinks can be really special, and these 5 DIY Holiday Gifts Made With Beer are quick, easy, and will be a great surprise in anyone’s stocking!
I love a good stir fry. It’s kind of my way of cleaning out the vegetable drawer in the fridge when there are peppers, celery, maybe some carrots or broccoli threatening to expire on me. I can quickly whip up a sauce, find a protein like chicken breasts in the freezer, and start a pot of rice, and voila, dinner is done! When thinking about a stir-fry sauce, I thought about how I could incorporate beer and then my stir…
Who doesn’t love crispy fried chicken? And even better than that is a Pale Ale Crispy Fried Chicken! Adding beer to a marinade of buttermilk and hot sauce helps with the tenderizing of the beer along with adding flavour, of course. I have used beer in marinating before with the Pale Ale Yogurt Marinated Chicken Breasts or the Honey Cream Ale Grilled Drumsticks. This Pale Ale Crispy Fried Chicken can be made into a chicken sandwich or a slider, but…
Okay, so it’s been a while since I have posted. Spring got away from me a little, but I have remained active on Instagram showing you what craft beers I have been trying out. One of the great beers I did try this spring, but waiting until now to post, was the Ten Peaks Pale Ale from Canmore Brewing Company. When I had this beer, I thought it would be great to incorporate it into a recipe, and alas, here…
I have made tacos, or taco-like dishes before, and a couple of times with beer. These are a little different in that I am using my Instant Pot to make the shredded tasty chicken part of the taco. And, of course, there is beer involved! These Lager Beer and Pineapple Juice Chicken Tacos were undeniably my favourite of the tacos I have done. They were juicy, full of flavour, and just down right addicting.
First off, before you leave, know that I hate meatloaf too. It has never been a choice food for me, being that I am not the biggest fan of ground beef, plus it’s meat… in a loaf… Eck… but I stumbled upon a recipe of regular meatloaf with beer added to it to add more flavour and moisture. I decided to give it a go, using ground chicken instead of beef, making this Pilsner Beer Chicken Meatloaf. I selected a…