Binny's Blog

There's nothing like a hearty shrimp appetizer to really start your dinner party off right. Chef Scott's grilled shrimp with caramelized pineapple salsa will leave your guests with the most fulfilling sweet and savory experience they've ever had.

This flavorful, low fat recipe is all about method. The technique known as en papillote is often used with seasoned, delicate proteins (such as chicken breasts and seafood) whose flavors mingle and intensify as they cook in their own steam.

It doesn't get much better than a bowl of ooey-gooey melted cheese - unless of course it's made with beer! Chef Scott's Boston Beer Cheese recipe is full of savory and spicy flavors that will have you drooling for more. Best paired with a cold pint.

The big game happens every year, and every year it's back to the drawing board for new and exciting apps to serve at your super party. From the Binny's Demo Kitchen at Binny's Highland Park, resident Chef Scott Becker brings us Arancini shaped footballs. Your taste buds will be screaming TOUCH DOWN when these hit your mouth.

Summer is here, and so is that summer heat. Stay cool by mixing up this refreshing cocktail for you and your pals. Trust us, they'll love it.

It's sweet, fresh and easy to make for a large group or for just yourself! A bright citrus vodka is perfect for this summery citrus punch.

Say hello to the new Mimomsa. This fresh mix of citrus and bubbles will have you mixing up another batch before you're done with the first. The brut is the perfect finish on this refreshing, morning treat!

With the summer heat, it's necessary to dive into a fruity cocktail after a long day at work. This blueberry cocktail will help not only keep you cool, but splash up your night!

It's hot outside, but we're keeping things cool with this fresh cocktail. It's easy, bright and great for parties! The lemonade in this is the secret gem. It softens the strawberry fruitiness and gives it the right amount of sweet!