Christopher Cina
Cooking with Beer: Jalapeño-IPA Corn DogsBring a spicy dimension to summertime festivities with your favorite dogs fried golden-brown in a jalapeño-IPA batter.
Cooking with Beer: Summer Sausage, White-Beer Cheddar Dijon, and Pickled OnionsLet the neighbors grill their wieners. For a charcuterie board that can blow away your next festive gathering, get ready to make your own summer sausage, and prep this delicious and addictive cheese spread plus pickles and biscuit to go with it.
Grilling with Beer: Märzen Sugar-Cured Bratwurst with Malt-Fermented Kraut on a Pretzel BunReady to level up your sausage game? Make your own—and add this sugar cure flavored with a märzen, maibock, dunkel, or other malt-forward lager, plus your own malt-fermented sauerkraut.
Cooking with Beer: Grilled Potato SaladGrills and backyards are warming up, and the people demand tasty side dishes along with fresh beer. In this fresh-and-refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired potato salad, a splash of amber lager gives the cook—is that you?—an excuse to enjoy the rest of the can.
Cooking with Beer: The Horseshoe SandwichA splash of lager goes into the cheese sauce for this Midwestern diner classic, traditionally served open-faced with a pile of fries.
Cooking with Beer: Pumpkin Mousse TiramisuFor a riff that goes beyond pumpkin pie, this tiramisu made with a splash of Belgian strong dark ale is ready to take center stage at your holiday gathering.
Cooking with Beer: Frogmore StewNamed for a tiny town on South Carolina’s St. Helena island, Frogmore stew calls for shrimp, corn on the cob, smoked sausage, and new potatoes steamed in a savory broth. Here, a rye IPA adds another layer of flavor.
Cooking with Beer: Pumpkin-Ale CheesecakeFun to make and fun to eat—and it makes for killer pairings—this cheesecake is a celebration of the season and the classic seasonal beer style.
Cooking with Beer: Stout Sliders with Bacon‑Onion MarmaladeWe don’t believe grilling season ever truly ends but, alas, summertime must. Here’s a simple but flavorful stout-infused burger recipe that could be your winner on Labor Day or the many football weekends to come.
Cooking with Beer: Michelada Chicken and Witbier Chile SauceBoth a light lager and a Belgian-style white ale join the party for this flavorful michelada-inspired riff on marinated chicken with a spicy-sweet sauce.
Grilling with Lager: Grilled Watermelon with Lemon Zest, Basil, and Goat Cheese-Yogurt SauceReady to elevate your Independence Day grilling game? Grab a watermelon or two and try this refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish that pairs perfectly with warm weather, an open flame, and a fresh, cool helles.
Grilling with Beer: Chuck Burger and Tangy Dubbel Steak SauceGreat for summertime cookouts, the star of these burgers is a tangy sauce infused with a Belgian-style dark ale.