Thursday, March 27, 2014

Classy Joes (Sloppy Joes)

Classy Joes (Sloppy Joes)
Classy Joes

If you're a regular visitor of this blog you know that I tend to make recipes that are a little more on the creative side. This has never been and never will be a Pinterest baking blog filled with quinoa and Oreo filled recipes. Instead of appealing to the masses I would rather move the culinary arts forward and present my reimagining of a school cafeteria staple, the Classy Joe. Sure the Classy Joe seems like a twisted pipe dream of a hairy lunch lady with aspirations of getting a Michelin Star.

starches
Fun fact! When fried purple potatoes turn brown!
sauce!
Gettin' saucy!

prep work

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Espresso Hazelnut Crème Brûlée

Espresso Hazelnut Crème Brûlée

I don't mean to brag, but this is the best Crème Brûlée ever, so suck it France! Crème Brûlée is one of the most elegant desserts you can make. Maybe it's the simplicity of its ingredients or the crunch of the burnt sugar that gives way to the creaminess inside. Or it could be that infusing flavors into this classic dessert is like painting on a blank canvas. That, or it might just be that the French know their way around desserts, but that seems unlikely.

eggs and cream
hazelnuts

Quick shoutout to Oregon hazelnuts!! What what!! That is all. Carry on.

Blended Hazelnuts

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Split Pea Soup with Fish & Mint Meringues

Split Pea Soup with Fish & Mint Meringue

If you're a fan of this blog then you know that unusual combinations are sort of a running theme and this post is no different. The idea for fish meringues sprouted in my mind after a trip to the local Asian grocery store. It seemed too weird to be terrible. The fish meringues are like little pillows swimming atop a sea of green. The two work together to create a surprising perfect early spring dish. 

green produce

I don't have anything funny to say about this post. But I do have a warning: if you decide to eat more than two servings of this split pea soup in one day, prepare for some green poops. Just accept it and own it. Maybe you can eat a bunch of this soup on March 16th then everything about you can be festive for St. Patricks day!

mint

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Meatloaf Pie

Meatloaf Pie

We're back! And what's the sexiest dish to make for our return? Let's say it together, Meatloaf Pie! Our short little hiatus was nice; I was able to recharge my creative batteries and I even learned the true meaning of Presidents Day. Anyway, what's better than meat? (I'm not asking you, vegans). That's right, meat wrapped in dough! Let's dig in.

Meatloaf Pie
Meatloaf Pie
Cooking Ingredients

Meatloaf Pie

Makes two pies or one pie and a bunch of meatballs