Beer Bites: Tasty Recipes and Perfect Pairings for Brew Lovers

by Christian DeBenedetti, Andrea Slonecker, Eric Asimov (Foreword by), John Lee (Photographer)

Overview

As beer lovers well know, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker. But all that beer begs for the right food to go with it! This collection serves up 65 globe-roaming and simple recipes from appetizers to snacks and main courses that go beyond typical pub grub with recommendations of beer styles and widely available must-try brews for each dish. Beer Bites is ideal for the growing cadre of craft beer lovers eager to explore the basics and nuances of beer and food pairings, whether they are hosting tasting nights or just enjoying one good brew at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452135243
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	10/13/2015
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Andrea Slonecker is a cookbook author, food stylist, and recipe editor for Kinfolk. Her books include Pretzel Making at Home and Eggs on Top (both published by Chronicle Books).

Christian DeBenedetti is a travel, food, and drinks journalist based in the Portland, Oregon area, author of The Great American Ale Trail, and the founder of Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery.

John Lee is a San Francisco-based photographer specializing in food and portraiture.

Eric Asimov is the chief wine critic of the New York Times.

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2016
Small plates, appetizers, and party fare are often lost among the early chapters of larger cookbooks in which primacy is placed on entrees instead. In this excellent work, journalist and brewery owner DeBenedetti and cookbook author Slonecker (Pretzel Making at Home) put the spotlight on these little bites. Better still, they capitalize on the increasing trend in American cuisine for an appreciation of the broad array of beers now available to suggest pairings according to flavor profiles (e.g., sour, smoky, hoppy, and more). Recipes range from twists on classics and standbys (day glo deviled eggs; tamarind and fish sauce-glazed chicken wings) to unconventional treats (split pea fritters, fried pickled vegetables). There are even a few sweet dishes to be found. Color photography adds to the appeal. Even nonbeer drinkers will find terrific ideas within these pages. VERDICT This superb collection features of recipes that are sure to be hits at any gathering. Highly recommended for all cooking collections.—Peter Hepburn, Coll. of the Canyons Lib., Santa Clarita, CA

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