Menu Of The Week
February 22, 2009
For my home-brewing hubby's birthday, I decided to do a menu using a different beer in each dish. I was not sure if the girls would like it, but I have to say they LOVED everything. I also have to say that I think David's favorite part was picking the beer !!!!
Beer marinated grilled buffalo steak *
Mac and Cheese with ale
(I just substituted one cup of milk with beer in my mac and cheese recipe)
Cabbage, carrot, green onion slaw with pilsner vinaigrette **
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*Marinade
1/2 cup pale ale
1/8 cup soy sauce
1 TBL. pepper
3 roughly chopped garlic cloves
mix all in a zip-lock baggie and add steaks
** Pilsner vinaigrette
1/2 cup mild flavored oil
1/8 cup pilsner
1 TBL honey or agave
3 TBL. cider vinegar or to taste
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 TBL. Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
PS. Tracey at Frugal Luxuries Foodhas a great post on the secret to good pie crust. Check it out xoxox
PSS. Jody asked about the picture. This is the Glass Bridge of Chihuly glass at the Glass museum in Tacoma. The photo is looking above my head.
I have so enjoyed perusing through your blog entries!! Great stuff here!! Got you on my favorites list now so I wont miss an entry!
blessings
mary
Posted by: mary | August 04, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Dear Clarice,
I hope David had a wonderful birthday! You are so sweet to make him all these goodies!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | February 24, 2009 at 07:43 AM
I had no idea! What a nice thing you did for your husband - that's a very special touch! I hope he had wonderful day!
Manuela
Posted by: the pleasures of homemaking | February 24, 2009 at 04:21 AM
Awesome Image!!! Thanks for the memories!
Posted by: Mary T. | February 23, 2009 at 09:11 PM
I never knew beer could go in so many recipes! :) Have you ever made beer bread? I've been wanting to try it.
Posted by: 50s Housewife | February 23, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Happy Belated Birthday to your husband Clarice.
My husband would love this menu. Sounds great!
Love the photo of the glass.
Chat soon,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | February 23, 2009 at 06:46 PM
What a fun idea! I love trying new recipes, too! I'm glad everyone liked all the recipes. I make beer bread and it is so good! It's amazing what you can do with beer.
Posted by: Jean Tuthill | February 23, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Our OKC Museum of Art has a Chihuly gallery as well with a very similar glass ceiling. Love it!
Posted by: Karla | February 23, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Brownies with beer in them??? Can you taste it???
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 23, 2009 at 11:52 AM
We celebrated my husband's birthday this weekend too! Happy B'day to yours :) Have a happy week.
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | February 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Ohhhh, that is such a cute idea! And for most any man, whether he home-brews or not. So cute! I have to put this entry, in Bookmarks. :-)
Aunt Amelia
A late Winter fantasy... Please come join me
Posted by: Aunt Amelia's Attic | February 23, 2009 at 07:45 AM
A happy birthday to your husband (albeit a bit late). His birthday menu sounds fun and yummy.
I love the photo. Dale Chihuly creates the most awesome glass pieces. He was the speaker at commencement when I received my Master of Arts degree. I'm going to Phoenix with my sister in March to see one of his exhibits.
Posted by: Junie Moon | February 23, 2009 at 06:50 AM
You always have the most mouth-watering recipes Clarice!! I think my hubby would love all the beer recipes too!! Years ago, Mike and I were visiting his Aunt in Indiana and she served us the most delicious and tender pot roast we'd ever had. Her secret? Slow cooked in 12 ounces of beer...of course! Thanks so much for sharing (as always)!!
Love,traceyxo
Posted by: Tracey McBride | February 23, 2009 at 05:56 AM
That is an incredible piece of artwork...just beautiful! The recipes sound pretty fantastic too. I can tell you right now Dan-the-Man and your hubby would make good friends! :)
Posted by: Nancy | February 22, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Clarice,
Not only are you a wonderful Mom, but too a magnificant wife!
The beer menu sounds delish! I'm glad the girls liked it. Everyone Happy!
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | February 22, 2009 at 03:26 PM
My hubby would love this too! Gonna keep it in mind and perhaps "steal" the idea for his birthday. Hugs.
Posted by: Cindy | February 22, 2009 at 02:56 PM
What a fun idea, Clarice. I hope your Hubby had a wonderful day. (you're so good to him!)
Question....I like the picture at the top of this post. Would you care to tell us about it? It's groovy.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | February 22, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Wow, that's creative! Happy Birthday to your hubby.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | February 22, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Oh- and Happy Birthday, Dave!! (almost forgot the most important part!) Cheers!
Posted by: Angie | February 22, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Ohmigosh, this all sounds so good. Substituting beer for milk? What a great idea. I never would have the guts to try this but it does make sense. Cheese and beer go very well together.
You must comment on the stout brownies. Did you like them? Would you go out of your way to make them again or were they just a novelty?
Thanks for sharing. Great post. Once again, I should have planned ahead to drop in unexpectedly...oh well, there's always next Christmas. xxoxo
Posted by: Angie | February 22, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Clarice, you are one creative lady!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM