Embrace the exciting tastes of brew and give one of these meals prepared with beer, a go ...

Rather than drinking a cold one with your meal, just cook with beer instead! Get creative in your kitchen and try making some (or all!) of these meals that include your favorite brew.

<h2><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24932/whole-wheat-beer-bread/">Cooking with Wheat Beer</a></h2>
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It makes sense that if you love wheat beer, other wheaty things such as bread might also hold a sweet spot in your heart. So isn&rsquo;t it obvious? Make some bread with that beer! Mix 1 bottle of your favorite wheat beer, (we suggest trying Blue Moon), into your dry bread ingredients, and bake! The beer provides the perfect amount of yeast to help your bread rise!

<h2><a href="https://foodal.com/recipes/chicken/grilled-lager-lemon/">Cooking with Lager Beer</a></h2>
Using a fresh lager in your cooking escapade is ideal when it comes to lighter meals, like this lemon and lager grilled chicken recipe. You&rsquo;ll soak the chicken in a marinade made with garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lemon, basil, and of course, your lager beer (Stella Artois will do nicely). Let it sit overnight in a ziplock bag or Tupperware container so that your chicken absorbs the flavor perfectly. 


<h2><a href="http://thebeeroness.com/2013/03/19/ipa-lemon-bars/">Cooking with IPA Beer</a></h2>
It may not be National IPA Day, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t enjoy this beer-infused dish. And not just any dish -- this is a dessert that is perfect for those wanting a treat that isn&rsquo;t too sweet. It&rsquo;s the right balance of sugar with a robust tang of beer (Sierra Nevada will do the trick). If IPA is your go-to beer, or you happen to just be a lover of all things lemon, we highly suggest giving these lemon bars a go.


<h2><a href="https://tasty.co/recipe/easy-stout-beer-chili">Cooking with Stout Beer</a></h2>
If you are a stout connoisseur, this recipe is sure to satisfy your tastebuds. The thick, rich flavor of a stout beer (a Guinness is always nice) combined into this chili recipe creates a soup you&rsquo;ll want to cook up a couple of times a week.
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Cooking with beer should be fun and easy but when your cooktop or range starts giving you trouble, it&rsquo;s time to look for appliances that will work hard to bring the spark back to your kitchen. Visit our store to find the right ones that will ignite that fire, and get you excited about cooking with beer and other culinary ventures!

Ever been interested in cooking with beer? Whip up one of these recipes with your favorite kind (wheat, stout, IPA, etc.).

Cooking with Beer: A Recipe for Every Beer Type

Clean out those cabinets and wipe down your appliances with these easy tips this spring...

Clean out those cabinets and wipe down your appliances with these easy tips this spring!

<h2>1. Declutter your Kitchen</h2>
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Spring cleaning is all about getting into the deep, dark corners that never get washed, and thoroughly cleaning them. But it also means purging your home of unnecessary items you don&rsquo;t need anymore. Start your mission off by opening each cabinet and kicking out the Tupperware, cups, and other utensils that clutter your space.

<h2>2. Make a DIY Cleaner </h2>
From glass cleaners to wood cleaners, when it comes to your kitchen, all you need is one to do the job. Make your own organic, all-purpose spray with only a few simple ingredients: vinegar, baking soda, lavender or lemon essential oil, and water. Use this concoction on everything from your oven to your walls and wipe off with a microfiber washcloth.


<h2>3. Use Your Dishwasher</h2>
Obviously, you already use your dishwasher, but you probably only use it on things like your dirty dishes. It&rsquo;s time to think outside the box for this spring cleaning, and throw in a few unorthodox items that could use a good washing. Soap dishes, pet dishes,&nbsp; sponges, microwave trays, drip pans, spice containers, fridge shelves, and more!

<h2>4. Look for Expiration Dates</h2>
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While the milk may be able to go a day or two longer than its expiration date, it&rsquo;s important that you throw out everything that has already moved past its &ldquo;best if used by&rdquo; date. Remember that canned goods, pasta, and other nonperishables may last longer, but they still have a date they expire by.

Keep the place you eat spotless by using these tips while spring cleaning. And if you are looking to add pristine new appliances to your kitchen, stop by to see what we have in store for you!

4 Tips to Incorporate Spring Cleaning in Your Kitchen

Don’t let the dishes pile up after your holiday feast! Follow these easy steps to keep your kitchen clean 

<h2>1. Quick Cleanup&nbsp;</h2>
Tidying up after your holiday feasts should begin while you&rsquo;re cooking. When you&rsquo;re completely stuffed and the button on your slacks is ready to burst, you&rsquo;ll be thankful you won&rsquo;t have to waddle over to the kitchen to find a sink full of pots and pans. Clean the dishes as you go&mdash;once you have your plates and utensils soaking in warm, soapy water, then you can get those dinner rolls or cookies in the oven. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to keep track of spills and wipe all kitchen surfaces immediately. Prepare pies and casseroles in dishes that come with lids so they can be covered and stored in the fridge instead of having to be transferred into a separate container.&nbsp;
<h2>2. Prepare for Messes&nbsp;</h2>
Having a game plan for post-holiday cleaning can be a lifesaver when you&rsquo;re trying to quickly wrap up the household chores. If you need help tidying up, keep a wicker basket near the dining room table to store all placemats, tablecloths, and table runners. Make sure to have plenty of clean utensils and dishware set out and ready to go so you don&rsquo;t have to run the dishwasher before setting the table. Clean out your fridge and freezer so you have room to store all the leftover ham and keep extra recycle bins, trash cans, and clean kitchen cloths available so you can easily wipe up any spills.
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<h2>3. Ask for Help&nbsp;</h2>
After eating a large meal, everyone wants to sit back and watch their favorite holiday movie until they fall asleep&mdash;dishes are the last thing on anyone&rsquo;s mind. But much like taxes, dishes will always be here. But the fewer pie pans and skillets you have to worry about post-meal, the easier the cleanup will be.&nbsp;
Rinse all decorative plates and kitchenware ahead of time and soak large roasting pans before placing them in the dishwasher. While the cycle is running, don&rsquo;t wait until it&rsquo;s complete&mdash;continue to wash some dishes by hand so you can get the job done in one shot. If you need assistance, ask someone to be in charge of drying and putting the dishes away while you clean.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve taken the challenge of hosting the event and preparing the meal, then you should be able to get some help from your guests with the cleanup. There are many cleaning tasks that are easy to lend out: clearing the table and removing all glasses and silverware, storing leftovers, scraping plates into the garbage, drying the dishes, and taking out the trash are all tasks you can distribute to reduce the time on your kitchen cleanup so you can get back to enjoying the most wonderful time of the year.&nbsp;
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<h2>4. Freshen up the Fridge&nbsp;</h2>
As previously mentioned, cleaning out your refrigerator should be one of the first steps before and after the holiday meal. Organizing your fridge is a much easier task if you take it one shelf at a time. Keep a trash bag handy to toss all old food and light a candle just in case you discover some unsavory smells. All the items you want to keep, put back in the fridge and wipe down all front surfaces, handles, and doors with a towel and cleaning spray. Once you place your food back inside, organize the contents of your fridge by food group&mdash;that way, you&rsquo;ll be able to easily locate anything from that leftover honey-baked ham to extra cans of whipped cream for your last few slices of pie.
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If you want to simplify your holiday cleaning, pay us a visit to shop our wide selection of cooking and cleaning appliances. Our expert staff will answer any questions you might have and find the right products to help you tackle your holiday messes with ease.

4 Steps for Your Post-Holiday Kitchen Cleanup 

Everyone knows Santa loves cookies, but there’s plenty of other sweet treats that taste just as good with a glass of milk...

<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/strawberry-santas-2260882">Santa Strawberries</a></h2>
Santa strawberries are a cute and easy alternative for a holiday dessert. They&rsquo;re a great way to infuse some healthy berries in with your holiday cheer. They&rsquo;re red, sweet, and jolly just like Saint Nick himself. Simply take your fresh strawberries, and slice off the leafy-end so they can sit flush on the plate; then cut the ends off the berries to make Santa&rsquo;s at. Fill the center of each berry with vanilla frosting and plate the hat back on top. Pipe a ball of frosting to create the puff that dangles off the hat and press two chocolate chips into the frosting to make the eyes.
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<h2>2.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/peppermint-cookies/">Peppermint Cookies</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
If you can&rsquo;t resist whipping up a batch of cookies, then elevate your dessert game with this frosted peppermint cookie recipe. Peppermint is one of the most delectable flavors of Christmas that pairs well with almost any sweet treat. These cookies are soft and pillowy&mdash;baked with peppermint candy, buttercream, and crushed candy cane pieces on top. The cookies are light, soft, and packed with holiday flavor. It&rsquo;s a fun recipe to make from scratch with the entire family. Everyone can get involved mixing the dough, scooping onto cookie sheets, frosting, and sprinkling with peppermint pieces at the end. It&rsquo;s the perfect Christmas treat for Santa and any peppermint lover.
<h2>3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/the-best-red-velvet-cake/">Red Velvet Cake</a></h2>
If you want to fit the color scheme of Christmas, how about a slice of red velvet cake? It&rsquo;s a bright red dessert that&rsquo;s rich, buttery, and topped with smooth cream cheese icing. Not only does it match Santa&rsquo;s suit, but it&rsquo;s irresistible as well. It&rsquo;s a decadent flavor of red velvet that matches perfectly with the holiday season. Sprinkle with some red, white, and green sprinkles, add some hand-piped frosting hollies on top, and this Christmas cake is ready to be devoured.
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<h2>4.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/christmas-bark/">Holiday Bark</a></h2>
Christmas bark is a must-have treat for any holiday celebration. This chocolate bark is an easy dessert to make for holiday parties or to enjoy at home all season long. It looks festive on a plate filled with holiday goodies and can be made the night before Santa arrives. Add your unique spin on toppings&mdash;anything from Andes mints, M&amp;M&rsquo;s, chocolate, candy cane bits, you name it! It will surely be devoured before Christmas morning.
<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/layered-christmas-jello-cups/">Holiday Jell-O Stacks</a></h2>
Layered Jell-O cups can be served as a fun and festive snack or dessert. This recipe is made with layers of cherry and lime gelatin for a vibrant, tasty, and jiggly treat. Each stack of Jell-O offers a delicious flavor combination with each color of Christmas layered throughout. It&rsquo;s hard not to enjoy some old-fashioned Jell-O, and as a holiday treat, it&rsquo;s that much more fun to eat.&nbsp;
If you prefer an all-red dessert for Santa, substitute the lime gelatin for cranberry&mdash;another great holiday flavor. Most importantly, can&rsquo;t forget the whipped cream!
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<h2>6.&nbsp;<a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/salted-caramel-bars/">Salted Caramel Squares</a></h2>
This recipe for salted caramel bars is the perfect dessert with sweet and savory notes to provide the pick-me-up Santa needs for a long night of delivering presents. The treat is made with a sweet shortbread crust topped with smooth caramel and sprinkled with sea salt. It&rsquo;s an indulgent and heavenly dessert bar for all lovers of caramel. The flaky, buttery crust topped with layers of gooey caramel and bits of sea salt throughout is a combination that might be taking over your holiday dessert traditions.
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If you want to improve your holiday baking for Mr. Claus or upgrade your kitchen appliances to keep up with your holiday baking, stop by our store to shop our line of cooking appliances. Our expert staff will answer any questions you might have and find the right products to help you create the ultimate dessert wish list. &nbsp;

6 Treats Other Than Cookies for Santa

If you can’t make it to Germany this year for the full Oktoberfest experience, you can still eat like you’re there and host your own shindig at home with these authentic German recipes ...

If you&rsquo;re celebrating Oktoberfest, odds are you&rsquo;re running around in your lederhosen with a soft pretzel in one hand and a bratwurst in the other. <a href="http://www.delawaresaengerbund.org/Oktoberfest/Origin.htm">Oktoberfest</a> is the annual German festival that originated over 200 years ago as a celebration for a royal wedding. If you can&rsquo;t make it to Germany this year for the full Oktoberfest experience, you can still eat like you&rsquo;re there and host your own shindig at home with these authentic German recipes. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/michael-symon/bratwurst-stewed-with-sauerkraut-2013635">Bratwurst &amp; Sauerkraut</a> 
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If you&rsquo;re looking for a classic rib-sticking meal to serve up for your Oktoberfest celebration&mdash;then brats are the way to go. Bratwurst with sauerkraut is one of the most iconic German pairings that can be prepared and enjoyed in a variety of ways. Brats can be stewed with spices and that tangy pickled cabbage, cooked on the grill, or baked in the oven&mdash;all bringing out different flavors of the meat. If you want that crispy skin and juicy pop with each bite, then grilled bratwurst is your best bet. If you need utensil-free eating, serve it up on a warm buttery baguette and take your sausage with you on the go. It will be delicious no matter how you eat it&mdash;just don&rsquo;t forget the mustard for dipping.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/caramelized-onion-pretzel-rolls-with-caraway-salt-2042891">Homemade Pretzel Rolls</a> 
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When you think German snack foods, you automatically think giant soft pretzels. A pretzel roll is a great way to make a meal out of this salty staple. Form into large, oblong shapes and stuff with your favorite sausage or pork loin and top with spicy mustard. Caramelized onions are baked into the mixture and add a subtle tone of sweetness to pair with the salty notes of each bite. Bake your rolls in the oven and let the aroma take over your Oktoberfest feast.

<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/wiener-schnitzel-2108549">Wiener Schnitzel</a> 
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No not the hotdog restaurant&mdash;authentic schnitzel is a rich and flavorful German pork dish. It&rsquo;s a tender pork cutlet that&rsquo;s pounded thin, breaded, and fried. When frying these delicate cuts of meat, make sure the oil is nice and hot to ensure the breading sticks to the pork and doesn&rsquo;t fall off while frying. You want each forkful to have a crunchy bite on the outside and be juicy on the inside. If you&rsquo;re looking for a healthier cooking option, try preparing your schnitzel in the oven with Air-Fry. The internal temperature of the oven will still get hot enough to perfectly cook your pork without any excess oil in your dish. You can enjoy your German cuisine without any of the guilt.

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<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/duck-meatballs-with-cherry-sauce-2124991">Duck Meatballs</a> 
If you&rsquo;re celebrating with Oktoberfest cuisine, you might as well make something a little wild. These duck meatballs with cherry glaze won&rsquo;t make you quack, but they&rsquo;ll make your taste buds sing. Duck is a very rich and delicate protein that makes for a classy dish to serve at your Oktoberfest party. These meatballs act as an impressive appetizer or decadent main course&mdash;delivering sweet and savory flavor in each bite. It&rsquo;s a great dish to make when hosting large gatherings because they can be made ahead of time and kept in your fridge or freezer for whenever you need them. Just make sure you have plenty of sturdy toothpicks on hand.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/fried-potatoes-with-poached-eggs-2042939">Fried Potatoes</a> 
This time of year, potatoes go with just about anything&mdash;especially during Oktoberfest. Fried potatoes are a staple in German cooking and it&rsquo;s rare to find a meal that doesn&rsquo;t include potatoes in some form. The classic dish of German fried potatoes is topped with a poached egg so the yolk can run down the pile of spuds and mix with the bacon-mustard dressing. Additional pieces of chopped bacon are sprinkled throughout, making for an irresistible dish. They&rsquo;re easy to make and heat best on the cooktop in a hot buttery pan. The open flame crisps the edges of the potatoes so they can soak up all the extra toppings without getting soggy.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/mustard-brined-pork-loin-with-sauteed-brussels-sprouts-2125858">Pork Loin</a>
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If you&rsquo;re tired of the street food by the end of your Oktoberfest celebration, you can treat yourself to a classic home-cooked German dinner. This mustard-brined pork loin is an elegant meal that will melt in your mouth and impress all your dinner guests. Brining the pork kicks this dish up a notch&mdash;ensuring a deeper flavor profile and added juiciness. Serve with shaved saut&eacute;ed Brussel sprouts and a few potato dumplings on the side and you&rsquo;ll have yourself a complete and authentic German meal. You can even save time on your meal prep with a double convection oven by roasting your pork and your side dish at the same time. Less time cooking, more time eating, and maybe some room leftover for a slice of Bavarian cream pie.

If you&rsquo;re looking for the perfect Oktoberfest recipe or new kitchen appliances to bring your culinary creations to life, stop by our store to shop our line of cooking and refrigeration appliances. Our expert staff will answer any questions you might have and find the right products for your cooking needs.&nbsp;Visit us&nbsp;today!

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