Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Fragrant Blueberry Jam

Packed with a punch berry, this jam is tasty enough to eat off the spoon. (By Kate Ramos)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Easy Pain au Chocolat

A quick take on the French classic made by filling store-bought croissants with hazelnut spread. (By Laurent Tourondel)

Chile-Lime Peanuts

Sweet, salty, and spiced with garlic, these beat out bar peanuts any day of the week. (By Kate Ramos)

Watermelon-Soju Cocktail

Refreshing and sweet, with a touch of ginger. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Campfire Beer Pancakes

Laden with pine nuts, currants, and beer! (By Kate Ramos)

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, briny, and smoky— it’s chowdah-licious! (By Kate Ramos)

Cocktail Onions

The perfect accompaniment to your next Gibson martini. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer

Richly sauced with mushrooms, herbs, Dijon mustard, and beer. (By Roy Finamore)

Clams and mussels bathe in a fragrant, miso-thickened broth. (By Dana Slatkin)

Smoked Salmon Platter (By Terence Janericco)

(By Arthur L. Meyer)