Michelada

A Mexican-style beer tail that’s somewhat akin in flavor to a Bloody Mary.

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Grilled Chicken with Rosemary White Barbecue Sauce

An Alabama staple— grilled chicken with a mayonnaise-based slather.

Snickles

Nougat and peanut caramel covered in milk chocolate.

Twixt

Cookie crust and gooey caramel covered in milk chocolate.

Fried Chickpeas with Sage

Dusted in paprika for a smoky, crunchy snack.

Honey-Mustard Snack Mix

Bagel chips, pretzels, and sesame sticks in a honey-mustard glaze.

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos.

Oregano-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Charred Lemons

A whole chicken is easy to grill—if you know how to prepare it.

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels.

Monte Bianco

An airy, snowcapped mountain of chestnuts and chocolate.

Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary.

Saffron Panna Cotta with Bitter Honey

An intriguing balance of creamy and bitter.

Big-Time Barbecue Sauce

A very good all-purpose barbecue sauce that can be used for basting, glazing, and dipping.

Pan Bagnat

The original tuna sandwich.