Text Copyright 2014 Rachel Rappaport 2014 Judi Swinks Photography. Design and concept copyright 2014 Ulysses Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized duplication in whole or in part or dissemination of this edition by any means (including but not limited to photocopying, electronic devices, digital versions, and the Internet) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Published by Ulysses Press P.O. Box 3440 Berkeley, CA 94703 www.ulyssespress.com ISBN: 978-1-61243-377-6 Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014932297 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquisitions editor: Katherine Furman Managing editor: Claire Chun Project editor: Alice Riegert Editor: Beverly McGuire Proofreader: Elyce Berrigan-Dunlop Front cover design: what!design @ whatweb.com Interior design and layout: what!design @ whatweb.com Cover photographs: bottle of hot sauce Jim Lynch, shrimp Dream79/shutterstock.com, buffalo chicken wings cappi thompson/shutterstock.com; chile pepper icon vip2807/shutterstock.com Interior photographs: JudiSwinksPhotography.com Food stylist: Anna Hartman-Kenzler Index: Sayre Van Young Distributed by Publishers Group West FRANKS and REDHOT are registered trademarks of The Frenchs Food Company LLC and are used here for informational purposes only.
This book is independently authored and published and is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with, the manufacturer of Franks RedHot sauce or any other trademarked brands or products mentioned and/or pictured. All trademarks that appear in this book belong to their respective owners and are used here for informational purposes only. The author and publisher encourage readers to patronize the quality brands and products mentioned in this book. For Mattwith Love and Hot Sauce.ContentsAre you a Franks RedHot lover? If so, you are not alone! People have been loving Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce since 1920, when the first bottles of cayenne pepper sauce rolled out of the factory. Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce made history when it was used at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964 to make the very first batch of Buffalo hot wings.Now Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce is more popular than ever, thanks in no small part to its special recipe, based on the one first made in 1918 by pepper farmer Adam Estilette and partner Jacob Frank, which emphasizes flavor and not just heat.This cookbook will be your guide to going beyond using Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce simply as a delicious topping. Wow your friends with (page 75).
Get ready to use hot sauce in ways you never thought possible.Kitchen StaplesHalf the battle of cooking is being prepared. If your pantry is well stocked, you should be able to make virtually any recipe in this book with little effort. Just add fresh ingredients!Food ItemsOf course, you need to be well stocked with:Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper SauceFranks RedHot THICK Cayenne Pepper SauceFranks RedHot Chile N Lime SauceFranks RedHot Sweet Chili SauceFranks RedHot Kickin BBQ SauceFranks RedHot Buffalo Wings SauceFranks RedHot Hot Buffalo Wings SauceFranks RedHot Hot Ketchup Style SauceAll of Franks RedHot sauces are available in most supermarkets. If you are having difficulty locating a variety locally, try searching online. Many online stores carry the full range of Franks products.
The Thick of ItDont have Franks RedHot THICK Cayenne Pepper Sauce on hand? Try Franks RedHot Hot Ketchup Style Sauce. It is a little tangier than Franks RedHot THICK but would do in a pinch.
Spices such as cayenne, chipotle, ground mustard, paprika, granulated garlic, dehydrated minced onion, cinnamon, and freshly ground pepper add a ton of flavor to many dishes.Other flavor boosters include Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, and white vinegar.Keep a variety of dried and canned beans, canned tomatoes, stocks, and tomato paste on hand to make soup, chilies, and stews in a hurry.Instant flour, also known as quick mixing flour or gravy flour, is superfine all-purpose flour that is perfect for lightly coating food before frying or for thickening sauces.
All-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and baking soda are all essential ingredients for baking. On the sweet side, an assortment of sugar, including light and dark brown sugar, demerara sugar, confectioners sugar, and granulated sugar is essential. Honey and agave nectar are also helpful to have on hand when a touch of sweetness is desired.
Ranch Dressing Dry MixRanch dressing is a classic accompaniment to hot wings. Luckily, it is easy to make your own dry mix and keep it on hand for when you need it.1 cup dry (powdered) buttermilk2 tablespoons dried parsley1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives3 teaspoons dillweed2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon ground paprika1 teaspoon dehydrated minced onion1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperIn a medium bowl, stir all the ingredients together. When the ingredients are thoroughly combined, store in an airtight container. Will keep up to 1 year at room temperature.TO MAKE THE DIPIn a medium bowl, thoroughly blend 3 tablespoons of dry mix with 2 cups of sour cream.
Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate any leftover dip in an airtight container. Will keep up to 4 days.TO MAKE THE DRESSINGIn a medium bowl, whisk together 1-1/2 tablespoons of the dry mix with 1/2 cup milk and 1/3 cup mayonnaise. Refrigerate any leftover dressing in an airtight container. Will keep up to 2 days.
Blue Cheese DressingIf you are more of a blue cheese dressing person, that is easy to make too.1 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Next page