Saturday, June 21, 2014

Aperitivos Picantes – Spicy Appetizers

Sweet & Spicy chicken wings

Mix 2 lb chicken wings in a large bowl with 4 tbsp Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp peperoncini olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic (cut into large pieces) and pepper. Let marinate at least 30 min. Grill the chicken wings for about 25 minutes. Add 1 bell pepper (cut into large strips) for the last 5 minutes. Serve with Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce.

Aceitunas calientes – Spicy Olives
Allow 2 tsp Miscuglio to soak in a dish with 1 tbsp hot water. Stir well and add 1 tbsp olio di oliva onion. Let one jar of Bonsecco olives drain and place them on a piece of aluminum foil, folded into a small package. Add the spice mix, an extra tbsp of olio di oliva onion and 1 shallot (cut into large pieces). Mix well and fold the package until closed. Let marinate at least 30 min. Put in the oven (200 º C) or on the BBQ for 20 to 30 minutes.

Albóndigas Bravas – Spicy Meatballs
Soak 2-3 tbsp Patatas Bravas in 2 tablespoons hot water. Mix 1 lb minced beef, 1 egg, 4 Tbsp breadcrumbs and Patatas Bravas. Roll small balls of minced meat and pan fry them until nicely brown on all sides. Serve with Devils mustard.

Funghi  e pane ripieni
Soak 6 tsp Bruschetta con olive in 6 tsp hot water. Mix ¾ cup soft butter with the soaked Bruschetta. Fill ½ lb mushrooms with a spoonful of butter, sprinkle with some grated cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the oven (400 º F) or on the grill. Make notches in a baguette and fill with herb butter. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes in the oven (400 º F), open the foil and bake for another 5 minutes.

Louisiana popcorn
Heat a small layer of grape seed oil in a pan. Cover the bottom with popcorn. Cover with a lid. Shake the pan occasionally while popping until nothing is popping anymore. Sprinkle with rub Louisiana to taste.

Preparation time 1 hour.  Serves 8 - 10