The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is one of the oldest and most prestigious culinary schools in the United States and a New York institution. Since 1975, the Institute has been dedicated to providing inspiration and innovation in culinary education, and to that end offers four distinct programs: career training, recreational classes, professional development and special events.

Each year, Allagash Brewing Company holds a cooking contest at the Institute as a way to further the awareness of both pairing and cooking fine foods with beers like Allagash. The winning recipe is awarded a scholarship by Allagash owner and brewmaster Rob Tod as a way to help the student further their culinary education.

Below you will find some recipes created by the students for the ICE "Cooking with Allagash" competition.


Allagash Brewing Company 6th Annual Cooking Contest at ICE 2007

Entree Finalist Lourdes Pena
Tunisian “Arroz con Pollo” with Pomegranate- Allagash White Reduction


Appetizer Finalist Abigaile Avey
Allagash White Beer- Brined Pork Tenderloin Salad with Apples and Celery


Dessert Finalist Kathleen Lucier
Beer-Battered Apple Beignets with Allagash White Ice Cream and Spiked Cider Caramel





Allagash Brewing Company 5th Annual Cooking Contest at ICE 2006

Danielle Rehfeld – Winner $500 Appetizer/ Large Snack Catergory
Turnip, Celery, and Apple Soup with Allagash Four and Gorgonzola Dolce


Kathleen Lewandowski - Winner of the $500 Prize for Dessert Category
Allagash CranBEERy Crepes on Tap


Allagash Four Chocolate Cake with Allagash Whipped Cream

Allagash Lemongrass Glazed Fruit in Puff Pastry Tart Shells

Allagash Chicken à la Buvette

Allagash Sweet Beer Sticks




2005 CONTEST

2005 Winner - Alexander Pope
Allagash White Sausage with Roasted Red Pepper Polenta and Smoky White Sauce


Allagash White Flapjacks with Sunny Wheat Syrup and Spiced Whipped Cream

Allagash White-Apple Upside-Down Cake

Allagash and Saffron Steamed Tilapia in Banana Leaf

New England-Style Pasties

Allagash Comfort Zone: Allagash BBQ Burgers with Sweet Potato Beer Wedges




2004 CONTEST

2004 Winner - Carolyn Beko
Allagash Frozen Happy Hour – Allagash & Honey Roasted Peanut Ice Cream


Tortilla Soup with Allagash Curieux Braised Tomatoes

Bloody Maria with Tomato Water & Allagash Curieux

Venison Stew with Allagash Curieux

Drunk Mussels

Allagash Basted Roast Chicken with Beer Bread Stuffing

Beer Panna Cotta with Chai Sauce





2003 CONTEST

2003 Winner - Arnold Myint
Moules Allagash with Grilled Shrimp & Scallops


Allagash Drunken Shrimp with Cucumber and Garlic Dip and Orange-Chili Yogurt Sauce

Allagash Tripel Reserve Belgian Ale Chili

Allagash Chicken Gumbo with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage over Rice

Brats & Saurkraut Simmered in Beer with Allagash Herbed Beer Blanc

Allagash Chocolate Macadamia Crepes




2002 CONTEST

2002 Winner - Lance Johnson
Allagash Baby Back Ribs


Allagash Brine-Soaked Scallion and Ginger Roasted Chicken

4 Layer Belgian Ale Chocolate Cake

Lamb Carbonnade with Spring Herbs and Vegetables

Beer Braised Short-Rib Raviolis

Beer Braised Pork Chops with Apple Cherry Relish



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