Lush

Craft beer is the new seasonal ingredient.From Jacquelyn Dodd the woman behind the award-winning website The Beeronesscomes Lush, a celebration of fruit, vegetables, and craft beer. After all, beer is as seasonal as produce; its ingredients come from the soil and are harvested at peak freshness, just like the offerings at your local farmers market. It s no surprise that the flavors of seasonal craft beers pair perfectly with the food we re eating at the moment.This cookbook features 80 creative, produce-forward recipesall of which are made with seasonal craft beer. From Gochujang ISA Shakshuka to Grilled Apricot Saison Shortcakes to Doppelbock Rutabaga Mash, make no mistake: this isn t your drunk uncle s beer chili. Whether your Saturdays are spent at the farmers market or your favorite local craft brewery (or both!), Dodd s creative use of produce and beer opens the door to deliciously complex flavors that evolve with the seasons.