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Sauces of the Liberator (on toast)

Simón Bolívar dreamt that one day the entire American continent from Mexico to Paraguay would be one country: a Latin America with no borders that was united and totally free from foreign control. While we all know that the latest … Continue reading

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Yam “Au Gratin” with Nuts & Gravy

Hey vegetarians out there–shake what your mama gave you! The imitation meat thang can be overrated. It’s important to remember that you’re a vegetarian because you like vegetables. So, here we’ve gone and stolen some tricks from the carnivorous Frenchies … Continue reading

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Watermelon Salad

Nothing says summer like watermelon. And personally we’d rather be eating it then lubing it up with baby oil, throwing it into a swimming pool and trying to bring it ashore. So, when Hot Knives threw a bit of a … Continue reading

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Pan Jammin’

Who the hell has pectin in their cupboard–ready, in a pinch, to make some jam for breakfast? Not we. Here’s a whisky-flamed jam heavy with onions and jalapeno peppers that requires nothing more than a pan and a fire. It’s … Continue reading

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“Insano” Caprese Salad

What’s not to love about a cool Caprese salad of thickly sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella drizzled with 15-year-aged balsamic vinegar? Nothing, except the price tag. Good ingredients are always worth the splurge–if you can–but let’s be honest, … Continue reading

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Granddad’s Penultimate Cakes

This pancake recipe is a hand-me-down from an old chemist, Alex’s Grandfather. If you take the time to hunt down the required wheat germ and some proper flour, you will resolutely swear off pancakes from a box until the day … Continue reading

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BBQ Part Deux

So you followed our orders last week, threw a summer kegger, and left a few cups of wicked brew sludge to use for a barbecue sauce-now what? Well, there are any number of things you could do with it, but … Continue reading

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Asian Gang Trio

(Thai Green Curry Samosa w/Ginger Wasabi Curry Sauce and Sweet Basil Edamame Chutney) In most American markets, the Chinese restaurant has been issued a swift kick to the egg rolls in the last decade by three worthy competitors from elsewhere … Continue reading

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Tapped?!! Beer BBQ Sauce

When you fail to finish off a keg, you’ve clearly shirked your responsibilities and there is only one way to redeem yourself: turn it into to a thick and smoky barbecue sauce. Contrary to popular opinion, that brown sugar, hickory … Continue reading

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Morning Miso & Curry Fries

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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