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Andrew Zimmern's Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

Andrew Zimmern's Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, wing tips removed and reserved for stock, cut into 2 pieces, the drumette and the flap
  • 3 dried whole red chilis
  • Zest of 1 Fresh From Florida orange
  • Juice of same Fresh From Florida orange
  • 1 three-inch piece of cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole star anise buds
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced, hold back 1 tablespoon for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 1/3 cup sake
  • 1/4 cup all natural premium brewed soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce

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Instructions

Instructions

Step 1

In a very large skillet (or in batches), brown the chicken wings over medium heat, turning once until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Add the chilis, zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, sugar, ginger and scallions. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the mirin, sake, soy sauce, orange juice and oyster sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the wings are cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick glaze, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Discard the chilis, star anise and cinnamon. Transfer the chicken wings to a platter, scatter the remaining tablespoon of scallions on top and serve.

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Andrew Zimmern's Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
  • 3 cups canned or jarred artichokes hearts packed in water, drained well and coarsely chopped
  • 1 generous, mounded cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 and 1/2 cups freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan
  • 5 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 3 cloves of garlic, passed on a micro-plane
  • 3 tablespoons Madeira wine
  • Salt and white pepper
  • Dash of paprika
  • Several pinches of cayenne

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Instructions

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine crab, artichoke hearts, mayo, parmesan, parsley, garlic and madeira with a fork. It should be thoroughly mixed but lumpy. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Step 2

Put mixture in a flat casserole dish large enough so that the mixture is no deeper than an inch or two. Sprinkle the top with the paprika and cayenne.

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly. Serve with plenty of toasted, sliced bread.

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Andrew Zimmern's The Southside

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 cups ice
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1 cup Sierra Mist
  • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • Juice of 1 Fresh From Florida orange
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste

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Instructions

Instructions

Step 1

Puree all ingredients in a blender until homogenous and herbs are fully pureed. You can loosen this mixture with little bits of cold water if needed.

Serve as a non-alcoholic option or with light rum, vodka, gin, tequila, etc. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges.

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