Spice Up the Holiday Season
New Twists on Comforting Classics
(firmenpresse) - MISSION, KS -- (Marketwired) -- 11/12/14 -- (Family Features) Whether you''re preparing for a big gathering or hosting a small dinner with loved ones, make any get-together a special occasion with a twist on delicious, seasonal classics.
Impress your guests with a Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider and a Sweet & Smoky Roast Chicken that will fill your home with enticing aromas and joyful memories.
Here are a few tricks to use when preparing a special holiday meal:
Prepare some items a day or two in advance, or prep vegetables the day before to help save time the day of the big party.
Brine the chicken the night before to help loosen muscle fibers, allowing the chicken to retain moisture when roasting the next day.
Ladle hot mulled cider into warm cups or mugs, and place extra bourbon and Tabasco Sauce on the side for guests who enjoy an added kick.
Bring the mulled cider to the table by pouring it into a thermos. This will help keep the cider warm without having to leave the table to top off your guests'' mugs.
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In stainless steel pot, combine cider with cinnamon, anise, cloves, allspice berries, almonds and honey. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; add bourbon, applejack, liqueur, bitters and Tabasco Sauce.
Store in refrigerator until ready to be enjoyed. Once ready, gently warm cider cocktail.
Garnish with orange twist, sliced raw apple, almonds and dash of Tabasco Sauce.
For brine, bring four cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add salt, sugars, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and lemon.
In bowl large enough to fully submerge chicken, combine cold water with warm, seasoned water mixture. Add chicken and soak, covered and refrigerated, 12-16 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.
Bake chicken in casserole dish or deep pan, breast side up, for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce.
Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat and add jalapeno, bell pepper, celery, anise, paprika and lemongrass, stirring every 30 seconds until spices are aromatic and vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
Add orange juice, sugar and 4 tablespoons Tabasco Sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
In separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to sauce and let simmer for 1 minute. Turn off heat and stir butter into sauce until melted. Add remaining Tabasco Sauce.
Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F and bake for 10 minutes. Glaze with sauce liberally; return to oven and bake until internal temperature -- taken at deepest part of thigh area -- reaches 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.
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