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Creole Chicken
Smothered Creole Chicken with Tomato & Herbs

Smothered Creole Chicken with Tomato & Herbs

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Updated April 20, 2026 Creole cooking doesn’t whisper. It simmers, builds, and then hits you with layers of flavour that feel far bigger than the ingredient list suggests. This Creole chicken dish is a perfect example. Tender chicken, a rich tomato-based sauce, and the unmistakable backbone of Creole cuisine: onion, celery, and green pepper. From there, it’s all about patience. A dark roux adds depth, the sauce thickens into something bold and savoury, and everything settles into a dish that…

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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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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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quick breakfast sandwich
Quick Breakfast Sandwich

Quick Breakfast Sandwich

Welcome to Chews and Brews – I am glad you are here! If this is your first time visiting Chews and Brews, let me introduce you to the blog. I started Chews and Brews in March 2015, and it has since evolved into a blog dedicated to the delightful intersection of craft beer and food. While I primarily focus on Alberta craft beer, I also share recipes incorporating this beloved beverage or offering suggested pairings. To my loyal subscribers, thank…

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Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers
Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers

Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers

This Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers recipe is quick and simple and can be served as a side during large meals (add to the pickle tray at your next turkey dinner), or add for some slight spice and crunch to homemade burgers or pizza, chop them up and put them in a quesadilla, burrito, or taco or use in your next fresh salsa. The opportunities are endless, and they also look pretty in the jar, they are fresh, a little…

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Hazlenut Chocolate Porter Double Chocolate Cookies
Hazelnut Chocolate Porter Chocolate Cookies

Hazelnut Chocolate Porter Chocolate Cookies

Oh hey there! I am just gonna slip this hazelnut chocolate porter chocolate cookie recipe into your inbox. I know, it’s been a while. So long, do you even remember why you subscribed to this blog? Unless you know me personally and I forced you to read my blog, I am assuming you signed up because you were interested in either Alberta craft beer or recipes made with beer, or both! The goal of this blog is to incorporate a…

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Seriously Good Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops

Seriously Good Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops

Brining meat in beer. Mmmmm….. Beer contains enzymes that help break down tough fibres in meat, making it more tender, moist, and flavourful at the same time. I brined a whole turkey once in beer, and that didn’t disappoint! And these Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops didn’t either! They are seriously good. A variety of beers can be used to brine or marinate meat. Brown ales are great for beef. Wheat ales and hefeweizens are pretty versatile and can…

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