Sweet Heat Recipes

SWEET HEAT CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in batches until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, hoisin and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add the onions, chili paste, ginger, garlic and scallions to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce and deglaze the pan, then return the chicken to the pot. Add the butternut squash, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a platter. Add the kale, then stir in and allow to wilt. Spoon over and around the chicken, then garnish with cilantro leaves.

SWEET HEAT COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Gently muddle the pepper slice in a cocktail shaker .
• Add the vodka, agave nectar, and lime juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass .
• Garnish with candied ginger on the rim of the glass. Serve and enjoy. .

SWEET HEAT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the bacon in a large ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes, then set aside to drain on a paper towel. Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the beans, molasses, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, 1/4 cup water and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine well. Let the mixture simmer for a minute or so. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the beans are very tender and dark and the sauce is thick, 1 1 /2 to 2 hours.
• Transfer to a serving dish and top with Candied Jalapenos and bits of bacon.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Thinly slice the jalapenos and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
• Combine the brown sugar, granulated garlic, mustard, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl. Brush the slices of jalapeno with the olive oil. Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the top. Bake until the jalapenos are crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.

SWEET HEAT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Combine sriracha, butter, sucralose, mustard, soy sauce, ginger, onion powder, and salt in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended and heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Place cooked wings in a large bowl with sauce and toss gently to coat. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

SANDY'S SWEET HEAT ASIAN WING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes.

SWEET HEAT

Steps:

• Muddle watermelon, combine ingredients, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a terragon leaf.

SWEET HEAT BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all sauce ingredients EXCEPT FOR maple syrup in medium saucepan . Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until reduced by half. Whisk occasionally. Stir in maple syrup. Can be prepared ahead. Store in refrigerator.