Ingredients:

• One 8 oz. round of Brie cheese
• Pre-made puff pastry
• One can of cranberry sauce
• Finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

Begin by rolling out puff pastry into a rectangle, laying the foundation for the perfect base. To ease the cutting process, give the brie a brief chill in the freezer. Now, assemble your masterpiece by pressing the pastry squares into a muffin tin and layering with cranberry sauce, brie, walnuts, and a pinch of sea salt. Let the assembled bites chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. When it’s time to impress, bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, and you’re done!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage
• 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups of buttermilk baking mix

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to a toasty 400°F. Begin by combining a pound of breakfast sausage, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and approximately 2 cups of buttermilk baking mix. Gradually introduce the remaining 1 cup of baking mix, ensuring a perfect balance. Now roll the mixture into balls, each measuring about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. For an extra touch of texture and flavor, gently coat them in any excess baking mix. Place these bite-sized wonders on a nonstick baking sheet and bake these savory spheres for 20 minutes or until they achieve a  golden brown hue.

Ingredients:

• 1 16 oz. container of sour cream
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• a 10 oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 4 oz.can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 1.8 oz. package dry leek soup mix
• 1 1 lb. loaf round sourdough bread

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Let the mixture chill in the fridge overnight. When it’s time to serve, present the spinach dip in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
• ¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 5tablespoons of freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet, and unfold a slightly thawed puff pastry sheet. Brush it with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with white Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Press toppings with plastic wrap, cut into strips and twist each into a rolled tube. Sprinkle more Parmigiano-Reggiano, then bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes until browned and crisp. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

The East Coast of Greenland, a land of breathtaking natural beauty, is a place where immense fjords carve through ancient landscapes, and colossal icebergs dot the seascape. But this remote wilderness is also home to something unexpected – a burger joint that defies the odds.

Nestled in this icy expanse is Ittoqqortoormiit, a tiny settlement often considered the most remote inhabited community in the Western Hemisphere. Here, amid this stark isolation, you’ll find a burger joint that’s not just good; it’s surprisingly delicious. The restaurant’s name, Orormersiardarpi, meaning ‘the place to get a bite’ in the Eastern Greenlandic dialect, is as unpretentious as its exterior. Despite its humble appearance, this eatery has become a beloved addition to the town, earning five-star ratings across the board on Google, including praise for “the best ice water in the world.”

In a community where fast food once meant whatever could be hunted, this burger joint’s menu might seem straightforward, but here, simplicity is a virtue. The patties, served with a smile, are made from meats that burst with flavor. While polar bear burgers aren’t on the menu, dishes like muskox burgers showcase the rich tastes of the Arctic.

Ittoqqortoormiit, with its modest population of around 450 residents, might be small in numbers, but it’s grand in the warmth of its community. Here, in this remote corner of the world, people have formed not just a town but a close-knit family. In Ittoqqortoormiit, the local restaurant, Orormersiardarpi, isn’t just a place to grab a burger; it’s a hub of social interaction. When visitors arrive here, they are immediately enveloped in the warmth of this close-knit society. It’s a place where outsiders are treated not as strangers but as guests in an extended family. The brightly painted houses, traditional in Greenlandic colors of blue, purple, green, and orange, welcome you with their cheerful facades.

Visiting Ittoqqortoormiit might require a journey through the stunning Eastern Greenland fjords aboard a Hurtigruten cruise. While it’s a cruise that comes with a price tag, savoring a burger at the edge of the Earth is an experience worth the adventure. So, set sail, explore the remote beauty, and indulge in a surprisingly tasty burger that defies the expectations of this far-flung corner of the world.