My friend Kim over at Feeeeed Me Seymour is celebrating National Beer Week, and I was thrilled when she asked me to guest post. Beer bread is one of my favorite treats to accompany a warm meal, and this one, featuring one of my favorite beers, is a real treat.
For the recipe and more beery goodness, head on over to Feeeeed Me Seymour!
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Happy Halloween!!
Halloween is a favorite holiday in our house. We usually throw a big party every year, decorating the house to its fullest and coming up with crazy costumes. This year since we’re out of town, there is no big party, no decorations. We didn’t even get to carve pumpkins. It feels quite a bit off.
Even with that being said, we’ve already participated in some Halloween events here on the west coast. The Fruitaholic has been wearing his costume for most of the week, and we’ve already collected a fair amount of candy. We’ll be trick or treating at the local mall tonight which is quite different from what we’re used to but perfect for our current situation. I keep joking with the Husby that I’ll be trick or treating at Williams Sonoma and the Apple Store in hopes of scoring a Le Creuset casserole dish and a new laptop.
Quite possibly the cutest Woody in the history of ever.
So on to what you’re really here for in the first place: the food! I don’t have a Halloween themed treat to share but to stay in the spirit, I do have something orange. I’ve made this dip twice now and it’s always been quickly devoured. It couldn’t be simpler to make and served alongside some soft pretzels, it’s guaranteed to be a big hit at your next tailgate or for watching the big game.
Horseradish Beer Cheese Dip – slightly adapted from Peace, Love and French Fries
Place the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds, until very soft. Add the beer, horseradish and garlic powder and microwave again for another 30-45 seconds. Add cheese and stir to combine, microwaving again in 30-45 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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This delicious cheesy goodness is an entry into Branny’s Charity Souper Bowl. She had the awesome idea to donate $1 per entry received to the ASPCA in honor of her sweet animal friends.
So in that respect, this post is dedicated to my cat buddy, Dexter. He manages to be both my best friend and worst enemy, is super patient around the Fruitaholic, and is always ready for a good snuggle. He sleeps underneath the covers in the Husby’s arms every night. I truly don’t know what I’d do without him.
I adopted Dex from the Anti Cruelty Society in 2002 when I first moved to the city. He was a bargain… The best $55 I’ve ever spent! And while he and the Husby were initially at odds with each other, they’re best friends now. He’s our first baby, albeit of the furry variety, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
So here’s a soup for Dex, our resident cheeseball. And while you’re at it, head over to Branny’s blog (click the link earlier in the post) and submit your own soup recipe for a great cause!
Beer Cheese Soup – slightly adapted from Food Network
Beer Cheese Soup
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 15 minutes.
Slowly add the flour and nutmeg to the onions, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is lightly browned.
Add the broth and beer and mix until well blended. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Add the milk and whisk in cheese until completely melted.
