[...]... vegetables) Use the cut side of the garlic to coat the inside of a saucepan and then discard the garlic Pour the beer into the saucepan and heat it slowly On a cutting board, coat the shredded cheeses with the flour Gradually add the cheese to the beer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbles Do not allow the mixture to become too hot Stir in the hot pepper sauce Transfer the mixture... “Mother’s in the kitchen washing out the jugs, Sister’s in the pantry bottling the suds, Father’s in the cellar mixin’ up the hops, Johnny’s on the front porch watchin’ for the cops.” BeerLoversCookbook_CollegeE_FINAL_INT.indd 16 Prohibition song 3/6/09 11:54:34 AM Chapter 2 Soups & Chili BeerLoversCookbook_CollegeE_FINAL_INT.indd 17 3/6/09 11:54:34 AM 18 The Beer Lover’s Cookbook D American Cheese Soup... toast the chile peppers over a medium flame until they blister Open the chile peppers and remove the stems, veins, and seeds Soak the chile peppers in the beer for 30 minutes In a blender, combine the chile peppers, beer, garlic, and orange juice, puréeing until the mixture is smooth Stir in the onion and add the salt to taste Garnish with the cheese and serve with the tortilla chips x “Mother’s in the. .. reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered Then I say to myself, It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.” BeerLoversCookbook_CollegeE_FINAL_INT.indd... teaspoon sugar In a bowl, gradually add the light beer to the sour cream Add the cucumbers, salt, garlic powder, and sugar Mix well and serve cold x “DOUGH the stuff that buys me beer    RAY the guy that sells me beer ME the guy who drinks the beer, FAR the distance to my beer   SO I think I’ll have a beer   LA La la la la la la beer   TEA  o thanks, I’m drinking beer    n That will bring us back... cups soft bread crumbs cups beer Ranch dressing (if desired) Cut the tops off the tomatoes and remove the pulp Season the inside of the tomatoes with the salt, pepper, and seasoned salt to taste In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients, mixing well Scoop the ingredients into the hollow tomatoes Pour or brush more beer onto the tops of the stuffed tomatoes Bake the tomatoes in a hot oven... saucepan, cover the lentils in water and soak overnight Drain the lentils and pour them into a kettle Stir the beer, 4 cups of water, and broth into the kettle Add the ham bone and bring the mixture to a boil Reduce the heat and simmer the lentils, covered, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally Remove the ham bone, strip off the meat, break the meat into small pieces, and return the meat to the kettle In... heating the mixture until the cheese melts Blend the cheese mixture into the soup mixture, mixing well Add the beer, mixing well Add the remaining broccoli, continuing to stir x “Why beer is better than wine: ‘ human feet are conspicuously absent from beer making.’” BeerLoversCookbook_CollegeE_FINAL_INT.indd 25 Steve Mirsky, Scientific American (May, 2007) 3/6/09 11:54:35 AM The Beer Lover’s Cookbook. .. combine the beans and the 6 cups of water Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes Remove from the heat Cover the mixture and let it stand for 1 hour Drain Add the beer and the 1H cups of water Bring to a boil and add the ham hocks Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are nearly tender Remove the ham hocks Cut the meat off of the bones and coarsely chop Discard the. .. blend all of the ingredients, except the beer, until the mixture is smooth With the motor running, pour the beer into the mixture in a slow steady stream until the mixture is as thick as you prefer Pack the Leek Spread into a storage container, cover, and refrigerate for several days to mellow the flavors x “You sit back in the darkness, nursing your beer, breathing in that ineffable aroma of the old-time . thine is the beer, The bitter, The lager. Forever and ever, Barmen.” Anonymous, Beer Prayer” x BeerLoversCookbook_CollegeE_FINAL_INT.indd 5 3/6/09 11:54:32 AM 6 The Beer Lover’s Cookbook D. taste H cup light beer In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the light beer until the mixture is smooth. Then while continuing to mix, pour the light beer into the mixture until it. vegetables) Use the cut side of the garlic to coat the inside of a saucepan and then discard the garlic. Pour the beer into the saucepan and heat it slowly. On a cutting board, coat the shredded