Baked OrangeMarmaladeNTeriyaki Glazed Chicken Wings/Thighs - A Slightly Sweet Variation of Buffalo Wings

I love "Hot" Buffalo Wings. When I want a slightly "sweet" variation I make this mouth-watering eye-catching Orange Marmalade and Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Wings. It is sure to be a hit at any social gatherings, be it a kid's birthday party or an after-game party or whatever. It has the right amount of heat and sweet to please any taste buds plus a healthy version since its baked.

Ingredients(for Marination and Glaze):

• Hot N Sweet Sauce, Any Brand(I used Maggi) - 1/4 cup
• Orange Marmalade, Any Brand - 1/2 cup
• Rice Vinegar - 1 tbsp
• Teriyaki Sauce - 2 tbsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic Cloves - 6, finely grated or minced
• Hot Green Chilli or Chipotle Chilli - 4 or Less, finely chopped
  
• Chicken Wings/Drummettes/Thighs - 8- 10 pieces
  

Procedure:

• In a small bowl mix all the above ingredients. Check for taste.
• Move the marinade into a resealable plastic bag, like ziploc.
• Put one or two deep slits in the chicken and throw into the plastic bag.
• Shake well to make sure all the pieces are evenly coated and marinate Overnight or atleast for 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 500degrees F.
• Line the chicken in a baking pan and bake at the bottom rack for 30 minutes taking turns to discard the fat and basting the pieces with the Marinade.
• Remove from the oven once they are tender and cooked through.
• Rest the chicken for 15 minutes or so prior to consuming.

Enjoy!

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Quintessential Beantown(Boston) Baked Beans

It seems that the slowly-baked beans was a favorite Boston(and whole of New England Area) dish since colonial days, when the city was "awash in molasses" due to its rum-producing role in the "triangular trade." Sugar cane harvested by slaves in the West Indies was shipped to Boston to be made into rum to be sent to West Africa to buy more slaves to send to the West Indies.There are probably a hundred ways to do this dish..but after experimenting in the kitchen I came up with a version that I like best.Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.

Ingredients:

• Red Kidney bean/Red Bean - 15-oz can or freshly pressure cooked
• Onion - 1, small, diced
• Carrot - 1/2, large, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, grated or minced
• Olive oil - 2 tsp
• Molasses - 1/4 cup
• Tomato Ketchup - 1/4 cup
• Hot Sauce - 2 tbsp or less (skip this if using "HOT & SWEET" ketchup)
  
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Salt - for taste
  
• Cheddar Cheese - 1/8 cup, shredded
  

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  
• In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the grated garlic. Fry for a minute.
• Add the diced onions and carrots and fry till the onions are browned.
• In a bowl, add the beans, ketchup, hot sauce(if using), molasses, salt and gently mix.
• Remove the onion mixture from the stove and add to the bowl.
• Divide the mixture into 2 ramekins and cover with an aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes with the top covered. Remove the foil and let it bake for another 30 minutes or so until it thickens.
• Remove from the oven and add the cheddar cheese and mix.
• Let it sit for 5 minutes prior to eating.

Makes 2 servings.

Enjoy!

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