Spicy Recipes
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| We will be adding new recipes frequently but would like to encourage anyone to send us their own at any time. Photos and stories are welcome as well. We'd like to hear about your great dishes, chili cook-offs, spicy chocolates and anything that contains our friend the chili pepper! |
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| Spicy Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS * 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing * 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded * 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 6 slices bacon * toothpicks DIRECTIONS 1. Place chicken breasts in a dish with the Italian dressing. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. 2. Preheat the grill for high heat. 3. Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Roll chicken breasts around jalapeno peppers. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks. 4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning frequently, or until bacon is browned and the chicken juices run clear. |
| Spicy Bean Salsa Recipe INGREDIENTS * 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper * 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained * 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing * 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic salt; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. |
| Spicy Beef Recipe INGREDIENTS * 1/4 cup cornstarch * 1/4 tablespoon salt * black pepper * 12 ounces flank steak, thinly sliced * 1 quart oil for frying * 4 tablespoons soy sauce * 1 tablespoon rice vinegar * 1/2 tablespoon rice wine * 1 1/2 tablespoons honey * 7 tablespoons granulated sugar * 1/4 cup water * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 2 cloves garlic, chopped * 1/4 cup sliced onion * 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper together. Mix thoroughly. Toss the steak slices in the cornstarch mixture and coat well. 3. Deep fry the coated steak slices until golden brown. Remove from oil, and set aside. 4. In another mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine and honey. Add sugar, chili paste, water, and ginger. Mix well and set aside. 5. Heat a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and red pepper for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture, and cook another 30 seconds. Finally, add the strips of fried steak and toss to heat through and coat with sauce. |
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| Chili Fact: |
| What are Scoville Units? Scoville units are what the heat intensity of a pepper is measured in. The more milder pepper, like the Bell Peppers range from 100 - 1,000 scovilles units. While the hottest peppers, like the Jalapeno and habanero, range from 5,000 - 300,000 scoville units. |
