Top 9 Game Day Recipes
Looking for a game day treat for the Super Bowl, or any tailgate, try these delicious and easy-to-make treats that will be sure to please your guests!
Happy 1st Anniversary to us! What we have Learned, and a New Layout!
As we embark on the start of our second year, we thought it would be fun to look back on the first year of Cooking and Beer and revamp the site a bit. Well, as you can tell, it has been changed quite a lot. So, today, I (Zach that is) will walk you […]
The Zach and Cilantro Saga – Part III: Campanelle all’Arrabbiata Rustica con Pollo all’Aglio
Do not be afraid of this dish. I went with an Italian title because it just seemed fitting (and it is not too long ago that I could actually converse in Italian). The name just flows and sounds very elegant but in fact the dish is designed to be somewhat rustic and untraditional. The […]
The Zach and Cilantro Saga – Day 2: Pork Tacos with a Chipotle Aioli, Salsa Verde, and Orange-Habanero Sauce
When I think of tacos, I think of something that just melts in your mouth and makes a huge mess. My Dad used to always say, “The messier the better”. This statement seems to hold for tacos all the time. Hence, I bring to you the ultimate pork taco packed with three different sauces just […]
The Zach and Cilantro Saga – Day 1: Patriotic Peanut Butter Cookies
While Justine is out of town, we figured it would be a good idea to do a few posts contributed by me. I have decided to call this series of posts “The Zach and Cilantro Saga”. As you may already have guessed, these posts will most likely be something sweet and/or something fried because honestly, […]
Basil Chicken and Roasted Garlic Pizza
We recently purchased a blender (finally) and so making vinaigrettes has become a hobby of ours. However, vinaigrettes do not have to just be used to top salads. They actually make very good marinades. So, instead of just topping our pizza with boring old grilled chicken, we marinate the chicken breasts in a wonderful basil […]
Fettuccine with a Creamy Pumpkin Sauce and Italian Sausage
Well, by now you should be aware of an on going theme with our recipes: Pumpkin! And, this one is no exception. On a recent trip to Whole Foods, I noticed that they were carrying a new pasta sauce made with pumpkin and was immediately inspired to concoct my own at home. After all, I […]
Bacon and Egg Salad Panini
There are few things that scream “American” more than bacon and eggs. But, bacon and eggs don’t have to be just for breakfast. No no no. They can easily be combined into a new dish that works for both lunch and dinner. That is why we decided to share with you today our recipe for […]
Thanksgiving in a Sandwich – Goat Cheese and Turkey Panini with Pumpkin Aioli and Served with Baked Sweet Potato Fries
While we are fully aware that we are only a little over a week into the month of October, it is not too early to start thinking about the upcoming holiday season, in particular, Thanksgiving. However, if you are like me, you are already dreading the 4-day ordeal in the kitchen required to prepare Thanksgiving […]
