Recipes for Flanders Red Ale

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Flanders Red Ale (expired but still safe to consume)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
2. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the Flanders Red Ale into the hot chocolate mixture and stir well.
5. Return the saucepan to low heat and warm the hot chocolate until it reaches your desired temperature.
6. Pour the ale-infused hot chocolate into mugs and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup Flanders Red Ale (expired but still safe to consume)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Slowly pour the Flanders Red Ale into the dry ingredients while whisking to create a smooth batter.
3. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
5. Dip the onion rings into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
6. Carefully drop the battered onion rings into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Remove the onion rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Repeat the frying process with the remaining onion rings.
9. Serve the ale-battered onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups Flanders Red Ale
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.
4. Return the beef stew meat to the pot and add the Flanders Red Ale, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the Flanders Red Ale braised beef stew hot, with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.