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Caribbean Chicken Wings

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Caribbean spiced rub chicken wings are the ultimate party wings, easy to prepare with sensational flavor. If you are getting bored with same old Buffalo wings recipes and want to try something new, then give these flavor packed wings a try. I like this version better than most of the recipes out there, wings are baked instead of frying and they're glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce that's out of this world!  Ingredients 1 habanero, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons fennel seed 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons allspice 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground ginger 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 7 pounds chicken wings Directions: 1.In a food processor, blend together all the ingredients but the chicken until smooth. Keep one cup of marinade. 2.Place chicken wings into a re-sealable plastic bag and pour remaining marin...

Summer Squash in Tomato Sauce

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            Summer squashes are from Cucurbitaceae family and relatives of both the melon and the cucumber, come in many different varieties. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color, size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds and skin. The delicate flavor, soft shell and creamy white flesh of summer squash is a perfect addition to any meal; it can be saut�ed, baked and curried depends on your taste.  Even though harvest is plentiful in summer months, it�s available in year around in any super market. This is really simple dish to make and can be enjoyed with bowl of rice or piece of warm bread. Ingredients: 3 tbsps olive oil 1 clove garlic cloves (finely chopped) 2 lbs Italian plum tomato 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 12 tsp black pepper (finely ground) 3 tbsps tomato paste 12 Summer Squash (thinly sliced) 2 tbsps ba...

Baked Acorn Squash with Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks

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  Acorn squash, which is one of the sweeter varieties of wonderful, versatile vegetable. This Acorn recipe is delicious and easy to put together. Halved squash are perfect individual servings and neatly encompass the rye bread, apple-leek filling. Baking the squash in a bath of broth makes them extra tender and flavorful. If you are throwing any winter holiday party, this would make a great vegetarian side dish for any roasted meat. When you choose a squash, you need to get the ones that are heavy for their size and have a hard, deep-colored rind free of blemishes or moldy spots. As for pre- bake preparation tip, first cut a little slice off one side so that you have a flat side to stabilize it on while cutting in half. Once the seeds are removed, Acorn squash can be baked, steamed or simmered. They're a good source of iron, riboflavin and vitamins A (more than summer squash) and C.   Ingredients 4 acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tablespoons e...