Tag Archives: Recipes

How to Smoke a Pizza

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Hot Knives

If you think we’re turning on the fucking oven in July, you’re nuts. However, a man cannot throw a pizza party on macaroni salad alone, so we did this. And it worked! Thanx to Lesley, Michael and Greg “Summer Babe” … Continue reading →

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Vegan, Wheat-free Mac-Sal

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Hot Knives

The classic, wet, hot, American pool party would seem to be all about exclusivity. That sucks, a lot. So we brought a classy American side dish that tastes totally inclusive: even if you hate eggs and can’t eat wheat without … Continue reading →

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Steak and Eggz

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Hot Knives

People like steak and eggs. As we understand it. First there’s the gnarly char of a gristly piece of mediocre, trounced-on red meat. Then you top it with the ooze of some barely-above-temperature chicky eggs. Sounds to us, like kind … Continue reading →

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the Summer Camp Cafeteria

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Hot Knives

With all the fun clichés of the early ’80s porn scene, and none of the cocaine ambulance escapades, the Summer Camp parties held by Little Radio at their downtown warehouse have been, hands down, the next best thing after space … Continue reading →

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Baby Ganoush

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Hot Knives

We tend to steer clear from the grey sponge that is eggplant, mostly because we think the freaky veggie is unusually over-represented in the vegetarian recipes written by most meat eaters. They’re one step away from a portabella mushroom. Which … Continue reading →

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Carbo-NOT-a

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Hot Knives

The old-school Romans made the simple pasta dish, carbonara, with three main ingredients: freshly milled black pepper, un-smoked baby pig’s cheek and raw egg. We love black pepper, but thought we’d do without the baby pig. We also forewent the … Continue reading →

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HK in Portland: The Brunch Recipes

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Hot Knives

At the risk of over reminiscing, suffice it to say that we do brunch a lot (a lot) and rarely does it turn out as picture perfect as the recent Urban Honking feast in Portland two weeks ago. Diners ranged … Continue reading →

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Blue Pot Salad

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Hot Knives

Anyone who giggles at the abbreviation “pot salad” hasn’t worked in a commercial kitchen where space is so tight, and time so scrunched, that to write out “potato” on your masking tape-Tupperware label would be unthinkable. Suffice it to say … Continue reading →

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Car Bomb Cakes

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Hot Knives

Some recipes take longer than others; this one lingered so long we started referring to it as “the beast.” The goal was to deconstruct the Irish car bomb — that lovably irresponsible drink special that says “I throw caution to … Continue reading →

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St. Fatty’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Hot Knives

Though we had high hopes for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day — there were rumors of $2 Jameson shots at a bar downtown that opened at 6 a.m. and allowed entrance only to those dressed as leprechauns — we played … Continue reading →

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