Beer! whether it's ale, lager, pilsener, or stout, is terrific for cooking. Beer makes a batter for deep frying and smooths a French onion soup. And what could be more compatible for lunch on a rainy Vancouver weekend out on the boat fishing for spring salmon than a cold beer with a hot pastrami sandwich smothered with brown beer mustard? * Makes 4 servings. * Does 2 lbs of veggies or 6 fish fillets, depending upon their size.