druthers cheese sauce, golden rule blonde, cherry peppers, bavarian-style pretzels

Beer Cheese

gnochetti, house vodka sauce, shaved parmesan, pistachio pesto

Vodka Pasta

buttermilk fried chicken, swiss, dill pickle rounds, coleslaw, jalapeno ranch

Drutherbird Fried Chicken Sandwich

Druthers Mac (V)

seasoned beef, pico de gallo, candied jalapenos, sour cream

MEXI MAC

Baked Mac and Cheese

house-made gnocchi, dry-aged ground beef, whipped ricotta, san marzano tomatoes, fried basil, basil oil

Gnocchi Bolognese

vodka sauce, house mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, parmigiano

Meatball Pizza

crispy shrimp, lime crema slaw, pico de gallo, tangy ranch, flour tortillas

Tempura Shrimp Taco

buttermilk fried chicken, garlic bread baguette, mozzarella, vodka sauce, sun-dried tomato aioli

Garlic Bread Fried Chicken Sandwich

zucchini, squash, lemons, scallions, cherry peppers, parmesan, balsamic glaze, house red sauce

Calamari

battered mahi, cilantro lime slaw, pico de gallo, jalapeno ranch crema, flour tortillas

Fish Taco

wagyu blend, double patties, pancetta & onion jam, fontina cheese, pesto mayo, seeded brioche

Lago Smashburger

house-made black bean/quinoa veggie patty, greens, tomato, pickled red onion, burger sauce, seeded brioche

Veggie Burger

tomato, house mozzarella, house pork sausage, roasted peppers, roasted onions, parmigiano

Sausage & Peppers Pizza

tomato, shredded mozzarella, sicilian oregano, pecorino

Classic Cheese Pizza

shaved/marinated ribeye, chipotle lime slaw, white onion, cotija, flour tortillas

Beef Taco

farro, romaine, feta, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, red onion, crispy chickpeas, diced cucumber, lemon dijon vinaigrette

Grains Salad

house mozzarella, pickled shallot, roasted mushroom, black pepper, parsley

Mushroom & Shallot Pizza

tempura battered, house tartar sauce, calabrian chili cocktail sauce

Tempura Shrimp

wagyu ground beef, shredded cheese blend, diced cherry peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, toasted baguette

Chopped Cheese

pinot grigio, scampi butter, fennel sausage, cherry tomatoes, oregano, house-made focaccia

Beer-Steamed Mussels

garlic butter, crumbled bacon, leeks, pepperoni, mozzarella, house marinara

Monkey Bread

tomato, house mozzarella, candied jalapenos, soppressata, basil, honey

Soppressata Chili Honey Pizza

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Druthers Cheese Sauce and Golden Rule Blonde Beer. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and heated through.

Prepare the Cheese Sauce

Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.

Add Seasonings

Fold in the diced cherry peppers into the cheese sauce and allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate Cherry Peppers

Remove from heat and serve the beer cheese warm alongside the Bavarian-style pretzels for dipping.

Serve with Pretzels

Druthers Cheese Sauce

Golden Rule Blonde Beer

Cherry Peppers, diced

Bavarian-style Pretzels

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Paprika

Salt

Black Pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Gnocchetti

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, pour in the vodka sauce and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Vodka Sauce

Add the cooked gnocchetti to the skillet with the vodka sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Combine Gnocchetti and Sauce

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Plate the pasta, then sprinkle shaved parmesan on top followed by a dollop of pistachio pesto. Serve immediately.

Finish and Serve

Gnocchetti

Vodka Sauce

Shaved Parmesan

Pistachio Pesto

Olive Oil

In a large bowl, submerge the boneless chicken thighs in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).

Marinate the Chicken

In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Prepare the Coating

In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

Heat the Oil

Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Fry the chicken in batches for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fry the Chicken

On the bottom half of each hamburger bun, place a fried chicken piece, add a slice of Swiss cheese, a few dill pickle rounds, and a generous amount of coleslaw. Drizzle with jalapeno ranch dressing and top with the other half of the bun.

Assemble the Sandwich

Serve the sandwiches hot with additional jalapeno ranch on the side.

Serve

boneless chicken thighs

buttermilk

all-purpose flour

cornstarch

salt

black pepper

garlic powder

paprika

Swiss cheese slices

dill pickles

coleslaw mix

jalapeno ranch dressing

hamburger buns

oil for frying

druthers mac and cheese recipe with rich cheeses

In a large bowl, combine the flour and eggs. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.

Make the Pasta

After resting, roll out the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin to your desired thickness. Cut into desired shapes (e.g., macaroni or shells).

Roll Out the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Pasta

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, gruyère, fontina, and gorgonzola cheese, mixing until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat to warm through.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

All-purpose flour

Eggs

Ricotta cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Cheddar cheese

Parmesan cheese

Gruyère cheese

Fontina cheese

Gorgonzola cheese

Milk

Black pepper

Butter

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Macaroni

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Cook the Beef

In the same skillet with the cooked beef, add the drained macaroni and pico de gallo. Stir to combine and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.

Combine Ingredients

Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the macaroni and beef mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.

Add Cheese

Spoon the Mexi Mac into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of candied jalapenos.

Ground beef

Pico de gallo

Candied jalapenos

Sour cream

Elbow macaroni

Taco seasoning

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook gnocchetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Make the Cheese Sauce

Remove from heat and stir in all the cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, parmesan, ricotta, and cream cheese) until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Add the Cheeses

Add the cooked gnocchetti to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with panko breadcrumbs.

Prepare for Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.

Bake

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked mac and cheese!

gnocchetti pasta

cheddar cheese, shredded

mozzarella cheese, shredded

fontina cheese, shredded

parmesan cheese, grated

gouda cheese, shredded

ricotta cheese

cream cheese

milk

butter

panko breadcrumbs

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel and mash the potatoes until smooth. Let cool completely.

Make the Gnocchi

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. If too sticky, add a bit more flour.

Form the Dough

3. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll into 1/2-inch thick ropes. Cut into 1-inch pieces and use a fork to create ridges.

Shape the Gnocchi

4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Gnocchi

5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Prepare the Bolognese Sauce

6. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Brown the Meat

7. Stir in the San Marzano tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add Tomatoes

8. In a small pan, heat oil and fry fresh basil leaves until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fry the Basil

9. Serve the gnocchi topped with Bolognese sauce, a dollop of whipped ricotta, crispy basil, and drizzle with basil oil.

Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)

Dry-aged ground beef

San Marzano tomatoes (canned)

Onion (finely chopped)

Garlic (minced)

Olive oil

Whipped ricotta cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Basil oil

Salt and pepper

Prepare the Oven

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roll Out the Dough

Spread the vodka sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Add Vodka Sauce

Sprinkle the house mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella.