Collard Greens

2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens

Guiness Glazed Sea Bass

1 12-ounce bottle Guinness stout 3 tbsp honey 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon tabasco Four 6-ounce skinless sea bass fillets Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing sea salt and cracked pepper pepper In a skillet, bring the stout and honey to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, skimming, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 25 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl… Continue reading Guiness Glazed Sea Bass

Potage Bonne Femme

2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, minced 8 garlic cloves, crushed 3 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut to 1/4 inch cubes 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 cup light beer 7 cups chicken stock 1 tsp dry rosemary 1 tsp dry thyme salt pepper 4 slices french bread, toasted, crust removed 4 oz. gruyere, sliced thin… Continue reading Potage Bonne Femme

Buck Rarebit

4 oz. old cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 oz. gruyere, grated 1 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp of another mustard 2 tbsp ale 2 slices sourdough bread 2 eggs salt and pepper 1 tsp worchestershire sauce cayenne Place the cheeses in a non-stick saucepan with the mustards, ale and worcestershire sauce. Mix well until melted. Preheat… Continue reading Buck Rarebit