Spicy Mulled Cider
Mulled Cider is a wonderfuly warm, comforting brew
that will make coping with a cold, blustery day a little easier.

2 cups (500 ml) unsweetened cider or apple juice

2 cups (500 ml) weak tea

1 tsp. (5 ml) lemon juice

1/2 tsp. (2 ml) whole allspice

1/2 tsp. (2 ml) whole cloves

1 stick (5 cm/2 in.) cinnamon

sugar substitute equivalent to (1/4 cup/50 ml)sugar

ground nutmeg

1.In a saucepan, combine cider, tea, lemon juice, allspice, cloves and cinnamon stick. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the spices.
2.Strain. Stir in sugar substitute. Taste; add a little more sugar substitute if desired.
3.Serve in hot mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Each serving: (2/3 cup/175 ml) = 1 Fruit & Vegetable Choice




Pepper Steak Frambois
Dazzle family or friends with this easy "dressed up" pepper steak;
they won't believe the secret ingredient is raspberry jam. A unique compliment to the peppery beef.

1 lb (500 g.) Sirloin Steak (3/4 inch thick)

1 - 1 1/2 tsp. (5 -7 ml) coarsely ground black pepper

1/3 cup (75 ml) ketchup or chili sauce

1/3 cup (75 ml) raspberry jam

2 tsp. (10 ml) prepared mustard

Sprinkle pepper over both sides of steak; pressing into meat. Heat a large oiled skillet over medium-high heat; brown steak, about 3-4 minutes each side. Reduce heat and remove steaks to a cutting board. Stir in ketchup, jam, mustard and 2 thsp. (30 ml) water; heat until well blended. Slice steak across the grain and drizzle with sauce to serve. Serve with parslied potatoes and baby carrots.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 273 calories/27 g Protein/7.3 g. Fat/24 g.Carbohydrates



Spicy Turkey Tacos

1 tsbp. (15 ml) Olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic,minced

1 small red pepper, finely chopped

1 lb. (500 g) ground turkey

4 tsp. (20 ml) chili powder

1/4 cup (50 ml) tomato paste

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup (125 ml) tomato salsa, mild or hot

16 taco shells

Garnishes:diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa,fresh chopped coriander.

In a large skillet, heat oil. Add opion, garlic and red pepper. Saute 2 - 3 minutes over medium-high heat until peppers are tender and onion is translucent. Add turkey and chili powder. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring and separating turkey as it cooks. Stir in tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until liquid has almost evaporated. Stir in tomato salsa. Season to taste. Serve in taco shells with various garnishes. Serves 8.
Per serving:211 calories/10 g. Fat/76 mg. sodium.



Spicy Chicken Wings
Personally I love chicken wings and this would just be enough for me alone
when I get my craving for wings.
If you want less work, just purchase the split wing pieces or the drumettes alone.

8 chicken wings, about 1 3/4 lbs.

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. plain yogurt

1 small onion, peeled

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1 small hot pepper, optional seeded

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. each ground cumin and turmeric

1/4 tsp. each salt and ground coriander

pinch cayenne

Cut off wing tips and reserve for stock. Divide remaining wings into 2 sections at joint. Place in bowl.
In a blender or food processor whirl together lemon juice, yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, coriander and cayenne. Add to wings and mix well. Cover and marinate for 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator, stirring around occasionally.
Grill or broil 4 - 5 inches from heat, turning with tongs, until crusty and brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve hot with lemon slices.
Makes enough for 3 to 4 appetizer plates, 2 to 3 for main course.



Links

The Jalapeno Cafe
Jalapeno Ketchup
Chili Net
The Chili Gazette



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