Spinach Feta Rolls
These soft rolls are lined with a savoury spinach, dill, green onion and feta filling. If you crossed a spinach pie with a cinnamon roll, you'd get these! These are a perfect bun to start your morning if you don’t want something sweet. Easy to whip up the night before to have them ready for New Years brunch. Try pairing this recipe with Four Winds Featherweight IPA or Motts Clamato Caesar OriginalIngredients
Serves 12
2 cups (500 ml) whole milk, warmed
1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated sugar
2 × ¼ oz (7 g) envelopes instant yeast
½ cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs, divided
6 cups (1.5 L) all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
3 tsp (15 ml) kosher salt, divided
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh dill
1 lb (450 g) frozen spinach, thawed, drained and excess water squeezed out
1 lemon, zest only
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
2 tbsp (30 ml) sour cream
12 oz (340 g) cubed feta
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp (30 ml) whipping cream
Instructions
- In bowl of a stand mixer, combine milk, sugar and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until yeast has dissolved and is bubbly.
- Add butter, 1 egg, flour and 1 tsp (5 ml) salt. Mix with a dough hook until smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes. If you do not have a mixer, mix and knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a clean bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour, or place in refrigerator and let rise overnight.
- While dough is rising, make filling. In a small frying pan over medium heat, sweat green onions and garlic in olive oil. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add dill, spinach, remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) salt, lemon zest, pepper, oregano, sour cream, remaining egg and feta and mix well. Check seasoning and adjust, then set aside.
- Once dough has risen, roll out to an 11 × 18-in (28 × 45 cm) rectangle.
- Spread spinach mixture evenly on dough. Tightly roll into an 18-in (45 cm) log. Place log on a baking sheet and set in freezer for about 10 minutes to slightly chill dough and make it easier to handle.
- Meanwhile, line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Remove log from freezer and lay on a cutting board. Cut into 12 even slices. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size. If making ahead, add cut slices to baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, take out while oven preheats.
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C) and set oven rack to centre position.
- Once rolls have risen, mix egg yolk and whipping cream and brush onto rolls. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Drink Pairings
Beer & Chili Cheese Dip
Game day is a great occasion to enjoy some delicious beer and cheese dip! Here’s a simple recipe to help you make a tasty beer and cheese dip for your festivities as the games kick off.Ingredients
Serves 5 to 8
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable or grapeseed oil
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 tbsp (15 ml) taco seasoning, or to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) milk, plus more if needed
1 cup (250 ml) lager beer
2 cups (500 ml) shredded cheddar
2 green onions, sliced
¼ cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro leaves
½ jalapeño, sliced
1 bag tortilla chips, to serve
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat oil. Add ground beef and gently break apart using a wooden spoon to create mince. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes and add taco seasoning. Set aside to cool.
- In a 9-in (23 cm) cast iron skillet, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to form a roux. Add milk and beer and cook a few minutes until thick. Add cheddar and whisk to combine. If mixture is too thick, add a small amount of milk to thin.
- Serve dip warm topped with ground beef mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro and jalapeño, and serve with tortilla chips.
Drink Pairings
Mega Michelada
Patio season is now! This Mexican inspired Michelada has been taken to the next level with the addition of either tequila or mezcal (optional). Topped off with a mini-Corona, the Coronita! Try this recipe while hosting friends by having a Mega Michelada cocktail bar where guests can dress drinks with their savoury toppings of choice!Ingredients
Serves 10
10 oz (300 ml) fresh lime juice
10 oz (300 ml) clamato juice
3½ oz (105 ml) hot sauce
1¾ oz (50 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 lime wedge, to rim glass
Tajín seasoning, to rim glass 1 oz (30 ml) Hornitos Plata Tequila or Montelobos Mezcal Joven, to serve (optional)
Coronitas beer, to serve
selection of garnishes
Instructions
- In a 750 ml bottle, make Mega Michelada mix by combining lime juice, clamato, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Seal bottle, and gently turn upside down a few times to mix thoroughly.
- To serve, moisten outer rim of a tall glass with lime wedge and dip into Tajín to coat. Fill glass a third full with ice cubes. Measure 2.5 oz (75 ml) of Mega Michelada mix and 1 oz (30 ml) of either Tequila or Mezcal. Top with beer* and garnish as desired.
- *For a lower-alcohol option you can opt for no spirits and/or use low-alcohol or de-alcoholized beer.
Featuring
MUSTARD PRETZEL BITES
The perfect après treat: beer and cheese fondue with pretzel bites. Find the beer and cheese fondue recipe on our recipes page.Ingredients
Serves Serves 4 to 6
1½ cups (375 ml) warm water
2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
1 package (2¼ tsp/7 g) dry yeast
⅓ cup (75 ml) butter, melted
2½ tsp (12.5 ml) salt
3 tbsp (45 ml) grainy mustard, divided
4½ cups (560 g) all-purpose flour
16 cups (4 L) water
½ cup (125 ml) baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp (15 ml) whipping cream
2 tbsp (30 ml) coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In bowl of a standard mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, add water, sugar and yeast. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Add butter, salt, 2 tbsp (30 ml) grainy mustard and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Continue mixing for another 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic and pulls away from sides of bowl.
- Take a separate bowl and grease sides with vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl and coat it with oil. Cover with shrink wrap or a tea towel and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about one hour. Alternatively, let it rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). In a large pot, bring 16 cups (4 L) water to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and carefully add baking soda. This will make the water rise up, so be careful. Turn the heat back up to high. Line a baking pan with parchment paper
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about 1-in (2.5 cm) thick.
- Cut the ropes into 1-in (2.5 cm) pieces.
- Drop 12 to 15 pieces of dough into pot, let water return to a boil then continue to cook for about 30 seconds. Remove pretzel bites with a spider or large slotted spoon and drain. Lay pretzel bites on baking sheet, leaving at least 2-in (5 cm) between each bite. Continue working until all pretzels have been boiled.
- Mix egg, whipping cream and remaining grainy mustard. Brush pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake pretzels until they are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with fondue.
Drink Pairings
BEER & CHEESE FONDUE SERVED WITH MUSTARD PRETZEL BITES
The perfect après treat: beer and cheese fondue with pretzel bites. The pretzel bites recipe can be found on our recipes page.Ingredients
Serves Serves 4 to 6
½ lb (250 g) Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup (250 ml) pilsner beer
½ lb (250 g) Gruyère cheese, grated
½ lb (250 g) raclette cheese, grated
¼ lb (125 g) fontina cheese, grated
¼ lb (125 g) smoked Gouda cheese, grated
1½ tbsp (22 ml) cornstarch
1 tbsp (15 ml) whipping cream
4 chives, thinly sliced
Mustard Pretzel Bites, make ahead, recipe follows, to serve
1 large garlic sausage, sliced 1-in (2.5 cm) thick, to serve
2 radicchios, cut into 8 pieces, to serve
1 apple, cored and sliced, to serve
6 radishes, halved, to serve
1 small jar cornichons, to serve
16 cherry tomatoes, to serve
3 endives, quartered, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring garlic and beer to a simmer over medium heat. In a bowl, toss grated cheeses with cornstarch. Once beer starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and add in a handful of cheese at time, stirring well after each addition and only adding more once cheese has melted. When all cheese has been incorporated, add cream and mix well. Transfer to a pre-warmed fondue bowl, garnish with chives, and serve with Mustard Pretzel Bites and remaining ingredients.
Featuring
Black Knight
Ingredients
Serves 1
5 blackberries, divided
1 oz (30 ml) Goslings Black Seal Rum
½ oz (15 ml) lime juice
½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup
3 oz (90 ml) Guinness Draught
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with cubed ice, combine 3 blackberries with rum, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously, then fine strain into a rocks glass and top with Guinness. Add fresh cubed ice and garnish with remaining blackberries.
Featuring
THE NIGHT KING
Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Highland Park Magnus
½ oz (15 ml) Guinness Syrup *
1 oz (30 ml) espresso
½ oz (15 ml) Fernet-Branca
½ oz (15 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
1 pinch of salt
lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients, except garnish, and shake to combine. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
- *For Guinness Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 ml) each Guinness and white sugar and bring to a simmer, do not let boil. Reduce by one third. Allow to cool to room temperature before using.
Featuring
GHOSTLY MILK PUNCH
Ingredients
Serves 8 cups (2L)
2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
¾ cup (175 ml) packed Demerara sugar
2 lemons, peel only, no pith
2 cups (500 ml) hot, steeped black tea
1 bottle (750 ml) The Kracken Black Spiced Rum
6 oz (180 ml) Hoyne Dark Matter
2/3 cup (150 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large container, add milk and set aside. In a second container, combine sugar and lemon peel. Gently muddle peel and sugar until oil releases and mixture starts to look wet and clumpy, 45 to 60 seconds. Add hot tea and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Pour rum mixture into milk (never pour milk into rum) and gently stir curds with a small spoon. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. (Chilling before straining improves clarity of the punch.)
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter and set over a large container. Gently pour alcohol-milk mixture through filter (this will take a little time). Change the filter periodically, then discard curds and filter. Continue process as needed for desired clarity. Transfer clarified punch to a resealable container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve on the rocks or neat. Garnish as desired.