Coq Biere, Asparagus and Tiny Potatoes

What a discovery this was. I've been experimenting more and more with beer in my cooking and we were thrilled to discover that simply substituting beer for wine with the Coq au Vin basics WORKS! Coq a la biere is little too wordy though...

Acme Perdue Chicken Thighs $1.39/lb

6 Drumsticks (or any parts, we prefer dark meat)
2 Slices Bacon, chopped
1/2 Onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, halved
1 clove Garlic, crushed, minced
1- 2 cups beer (we prefer dark beer too)
1 Bay Leaf
Salt & Pepper

1. Place chicken in a large baking dish with a some bacon on top of drumstick.
2. Broil chicken on high for 7-10 minutes or until skin is golden and bacon is crispy.
3. Remove chicken from oven and add remaining ingredients and toss in bacon.
4. Cover pan with tin foil and bake chicken for 45 more minutes at 350.


Steamed Asparagus

Steam these on top of the potatoes



Trader Joe's Teeny Tiny Potatoes

Boil and serve with butter