Calling all pyromaniacs! Here is how you can turn your fire fetish into an acceptable eccentricity. A culinary torch has far more uses than for just caramelizing the top of a crème brûlée; definitely a kitchen gadget worth investing in. It’s a justifiable way to engage in two taboos: playing with your food and playing with fire…what could be better? Keep your butane on hand and be sure to practice kitchen safety when handling the torch – it is a power tool for foodies after all.

Can you take the heat? Here is how you can brûlée all day from breakfast to dessert:

Breakfast

Oatmeal Brûlée
Like crème brûlée, but for breakfast.

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Photo by Lauren Kaplan

Grapefruit
Add cinnamon sugar and torch to make your morning more interesting.

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Lunch

Roasted Pepper Fajitas
Fire up your peppers for a fun fiesta.

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Dinner

Vegetable soup
Because who doesn’t love melted cheese?

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Miso Eggplant
An Asian twist on torching.

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Dessert

Rum-Soaked Pineapple
Fire  and serve with almonds and coconut gelato for a tropical treat.

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S’mores 3 Ways
Bring s’mores indoors by torching instead of roasting.

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Drinks

Bacon Bloody Mary
Set your bacon ablaze – have your brunch and drink it too.

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Flaming Shots
Hey there, hot shot – don’t forget the higher the proof, the easier the ignition.

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