Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Carne Asada

Build a better burrito with this main dish that can be made ahead of time. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika. (By Kate Ramos)

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bananenweizen (Banana Wheat Beer) (By flyer61685 )

This subtle spice mix adds dimension. (By Kate Ramos)