Being from Chicago,there’s many ways to eat pizza. There is, however, only one RIGHT way to eat pizza and that is Chicago Style Deep Dish. Not just any deep dish, there’s science and an art to make the perfect pizza. The Crust Corn meal Cornmeal is a necessary addition to the dough, but too much …
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I have very fond memories of getting paczkis at a bakery near my home town. My grandma would pick them up every “Fat Tuesday” which was the day before the start of Lent. This recipe is, my hope, the closest to that memory as possible. It’s served warm and can be filled with custard, jelly …
I don’t have the patience to make loafs of bread anymore. There’s nothing more perfect than mixing something rather quickly, and then enjoying it out of the oven within 15 minutes. This recipe creates a light, fluffy, cornbread muffin. The beer being featured here is the Future Proof IPA from Buckledown Brewing from Lyons, IL. …
This recipe works great with some late night hot coffee and the fireplace going! Biscotti should be crunchy. In fact the crunchier, the better. A flavorful cookie that melts into a hot coffee is all I need on a December night! How to Make Amaretto Biscotti Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt …
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A festive, enriched dough that’s wrapped with dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, and beer-candied oranges. Happy Holidays! Make a new tradition. Beer and bread pairing. Who knew? This is a sweeter, enriched dough. Very similar to dough for a cinnamon roll but with dried fruit. The center of the show is the Beer-Candied Oranges. Beer-Candied Oranges …
I needed an excuse to start thinking about what I wanted to bake in december. I wanted something rich and chocolately that pairs well with a darker beer. This dessert doesn’t disappoint. Made in smaller bites for smaller gatherings. The Beer I used Vanilla Caves from Penrose Brewing in Geneva, IL. A dark and …
A Spin on Pie… Need something to make for Thanksgiving? We already know there’s going to be apple pie, pumpkin pie, etc. So why not bring a tart? This is flavored with spiced rum which gives a nice kick! I always associate spiced rum with a holiday feel, and it tastes amazing mixed with the …
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A Necessary addition Although gatherings will be smaller this year, I’m still planning on celebrating the end of 2020 with these tiny, but delicious bites! This recipe doubles as an appetizer and a cranberry sauce dish by itself, which is perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer or holiday party food. These bites are a layer of …
Don’t want to wait for a loaf of bread to come out of the oven? Make muffins! The Beer Golden Monkey- Belgian Style TripelThis beer has a ton of flavor! This is hands down my favorite beer. Accented with banana and clove spices this complements the muffins very well. It’s light drinking, but a higher …
Rich, gooey, and delicious! The flavors of the rum chata compliment my take on a traditional cinnamon roll. Ingredients Warm milk: This needs to be between 110-115 F. Microwave until it reaches this point. Milk will make the dough richer than water. Yeast: I used active dry yeast which needs to be activated prior. You …