#CookingWithBeer

Second Line IPA Ya-ka-Mein

When most people think of traditional New Orleans cuisine, staples such as gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys, and beignets may come to mind, but...

Urban South Coop’d Up Thai Basil Shrimp

One of my favorite beer and food pairings is a saison or farmhouse ale with Thai food. The spiciness of the dish and the complex phenols...

NOLA Lemon Basil Wheat Marinara w/ Mozzarella-stuffed Meatballs

Have you ever wondered how you can make marinara sauce more delicious? Add some amazing local craft beer to the recipe! Now, have you...

IPA Crawfish Mac N Cheese

You can keep all of your sports seasons… and even holiday seasons, but leave us Mardi Gras and CRAWFISH SEASON! One of our favorite...

Parish Grand Reserve Pork Belly Bánh Mì

The word “Bánh Mì” is the Vietnamese word for “bread”, but to us at Beer Down Here, it just translates into DELICIOUS. This “bread” can...

Slackwater Brown BBQ Shrimp N Grits

BBQ shrimp is a delicious yet confusing New Orleans classic. It has "BBQ" in the name, yet does not touch a grill nor have any amount of...

Sweet and Spicy Abita Andygator Thai Wings

Wings are the ultimate party food: sold in bulk, relatively inexpensive, simple to make, and downright DELICIOUS! This time on Beer...

Abita Strawgator Habanero Buffalo Chicken Wings

Whether you’re tailgating for a Saint’s game or just having a get together with a some friends, chicken wings are an inexpensive,...

Great Raft ‘All My Tomorrows’ Saison Mussels

Who doesn’t like Belgian beer?… Hey!… YOU… that one person that raised your hand… you are no longer our friend. Anyways, Belgian beer...

Burger w/ Home-Made Bacon Jam, Goat Cheese, and Arugula

Who doesn’t love a big, juicy grilled burger? Throw on some gooey, tangy goat cheese, some arugula, and home made brown-ale bacon jam...

NOLA Irish Channel Stout Chili

It doesn’t get very cold in New Orleans, but when it does, a nice hot bowl of chili definitely warms you up as well as fills you up! We...

Speckled Trout w/ Lemon Caper “Maison [beurre] Blanc” Sauce

Abita’s new “Maison Blanc” is a tribute to Louisiana’s 300th Anniversary, but is also the state’s FIRST beer/wine hybrid! It is...

Homemade Pomme Frites and Secondline Stout Ketchup

Pomme Frites, which is basically just a fancy-ass term for old fashioned French Fries, are one of the best and most versatile...

NOLA Hurricane Saison-battered Mozzarella Sticks

What is better than some hot, crispy golden mozzarella sticks? Dipped into marinara sauce, gooey white cheesy goodness oozing out with...

Abita Amber Ale Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

SUPER easy recipe for a delicious beer themed entree with shit you probably have laying around the house! Ingredients: 10oz of a local...