Recipes

  • Grilled Salmon

    Grilled Salmon

    INGREDIENTS

    Marinade
    3 Tbsp. dry vermouth
    3 Tbsp. soy sauce
    2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    1 tsp. sesame oil
    ½ tsp. Chili Pepper Oil
    ½ Tbsp. black pepper

    2 salmon fillets (tuna or swordfish can be substituted)

    INSTRUCTIONS 

    1.Combine marinade ingredients in a plastic bag.
    2.Add fillets turning to coat well.
    3.Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, turning over after 30 minutes.
    4.Remove fillets from the marinade.
    5.Grill using the Canadian method (10 minutes total cooking per 1 inch of thickness).
    6.Baste often with left over marinade.
    7.Tuna can be slightly rare.
    1. Spicy Gruyere Puffs

      INGREDIENTS

      ¼ cup unsalted butter
      ½ cup water
      ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
      ½ tsp. salt
      3 eggs, at room temperature
      1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
      1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
      1 tsp. rosemary
      1 tsp. Danger Zone Hot Sauce

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
      2.Butter a large baking sheet.
      3.In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and water. Heat until the butter melts and the water boils, about 3 minute.
      4.Add flour and salt, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
      5.Remove from the heat and let cool for 3 minutes.
      6.Add eggs one at a time using a wooden spoon, or an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat well after each addition. The batter should have a dull sheen.
      7.Stir in cheese, thyme, rosemary, and Danger Zone Hot Sauce until well mixed.
      8.Drop batter by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, allowing about 2 inches between.
      9.Bake for 15 minutes.
      10.Reduce oven temperature to 350°F
      11.Continue to bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
      12.Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet set on a rack.
      13.Arrange in a basket or on a tray.
      14.Serve warm or at room temperature.
      1. Spicy Marinated Mozzarella with Oregano and Capers

        INGREDIENTS

        12-oz. fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into ¼ inch thick slices
        6 Tbsp. olive oil
        2 cloves garlic, minced
        ¼ tsp.7 Chili Blend Hot Pepper Seasoning

        1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, minced
        ¼ tsp. coarse salt
        ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
        2 Tbsp. capers, chopped

        INSTRUCTIONS

        1.Place overlapping cheese slices on medium size platter and set aside.
        2.Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in small skillet over medium heat.
        3.Add garlic and 7 Chili Blend Hot Pepper Seasoning, and stir just until garlic begins to color, about 2 minutes.
        4.Remove from heat.
        5.Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper.
        6.Let the sauce cool.
        7.Stir in capers and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil.
        8.Spoon sauce over cheese slices.
        1. Clam Dip

          INGREDIENTS

          1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
          2 6½ oz. cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
          2 Tbsp. reserved clam juice
          ½ cup tomato, finely chopped
          3 scallions, chopped
          2 cloves garlic, minced
          ¼ tsp.7 Chili Blend Hot Pepper Seasoning

          1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
          ⅛ tsp. salt
          ⅛ tsp. black pepper

          INSTRUCTIONS 

          1. Stir together all ingredients.
          2. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or chips.