Monthly Archives: May 2006

Morning Miso & Curry Fries

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Hot Knives

It’s always unfortunate when a great dish gets type-cast, but there are few tear-jerkers more depressing than the case of miso soup. This broth is rich in culture (both historical and microbial) and is one of the best hangover cures. … Continue reading →

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Golden Desert Fritters

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Hot Knives

The New Mexico state motto is “The Land of Enchantment,” and we believe it. If you’ve ever had a batch of fire-roasted green chile from Hatch, New Mexico you believe it too. See, that state’s big open sky and unimaginably … Continue reading →

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Tillamook Nationals

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Hot Knives

We entered Tillamook’s Mac & Cheese contest today. Our recipe: an updated version of the black truffle dish using a Mactarnahan Ale reduction roux. The prize: a trip to P-town, $5,000, and 25 pounds of Tillamook’s cheese. If you want … Continue reading →

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Tuna-less Salad Melts

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Hot Knives

Nets suck, but if there’s anything that we love more dearly than dolphins it’s a good tuna melt. Thanks to the gem of Indonesia-i.e., the fermented soy cake that is tempeh-being compassionate doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this staple of … Continue reading →

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The Moylan’s IPA Face-off

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Hot Knives

Double IPA vs. Hopsicle Imperial Ale Stats: Double IPA: 8.5 % Hopsicle Imperial Ale: 9.2% We’d crossed paths with the infamous Moylan’s Double IPA before, sometime around 4/20 for our first round of beer reviews. In fact, it won over … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Burger w/ Veggie Diesel Couli

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Hot Knives

Summer is upon us. Gazpacho season. So get your blenders ready cuz it’s about time to open fire. Everybody has their own recipe for that ubiquitous summer soup that’s easy to make “well” but hard to get just right. So … Continue reading →

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Alex Brown and Evan

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Hot Knives

Alex Brown and Evan George are former line-cooks who used to use hot knives for more illict purposes, but decided to turn their lives around so that others may start eating properly and drinking better beer. We live in Los … Continue reading →

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El Yucateco Kutbil-IK XXXtra Hot

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Hot Knives

This is perhaps the most important habanero hot sauce that we’ve run across in terms of adding heat to your own sauces. El Yucateco makes a number of fine hot sauces, including a bright red and a bright green habanero … Continue reading →

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Chili Scramble

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Hot Knives

Chili Scramble

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