February is the shortest month of the year, yet so much happens during it.  You have Groundhog day on the 2nd, the Super Bowl on the 7th, Valentine's Day on the 14th, President's Day the 15th and Mardi Gras the 16th plus the Winter Olympics from the 12th to the 28th.  Lots of happenings this month, so we'll try to provide some recipes to make any of these occasions memorable.

Groundhog Day

For those of you hoping for the cessation of winter if Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow, but know that it will probably go on anyways, how about a hot drink in more ways than one.

Chipotle Chocolate

1 packet hot chocolate mix

1 bottle Chipotle No-Salt

Mix some Chipotle No-Salt in with the dry hot chocolate as you make it.  A sprinkle or two will do, it will give you a little kick but not so much that it knocks you down.

Super Bowl

If you're hosting a party Super Bowl Sunday, try a twist on an old favorite.

Wings A'More
1 package chicken wings (8-10 wings)
1 cup Cherry A'More gourmet hot sauce
1 shot bourbon (optional)

Combine one bottle Cherry A'More with one shot of bourbon. Marinate chicken wings for 4 hours. Remove wings from marinade and grill until done.

Valentine's Day

Give your loved one a hot little kiss.

Besito Caliente Torte

1/3 cup Besito Caliente

1/4 cup cream

1 8oz. block cream cheese

1 package of flour tortillas or crepes

Mix together above ingredients. Spread one side of the  flour tortillas (or crepes) with the mixture and stack 10-12 high.  Wrap and chill stack 1-2 hours or overnight.  Before serving, dribble chocolate syrup over the top of the torte (optional).  Cut into bite size pieces and serve with toothpicks.

President's Day

In honor of George Washington, try a little Cherry while celebrating his birthday.

Cherry A'More Pizza

1 Six inch pre-made pizza crust

1 cup Cherry A'More

1 8 oz package of cream cheese

Choice of thinly sliced fruit

Spread pizza crust with 1/4 inch of cream cheese and chill.  Toss sliced fruit with Cherry A'More and arrange on pizza crust.  Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Mardi Gras

Have you tried the Perfect Margarita?

The Perfect Margarita
(Courtesy of La Posta de Mesilla)
1 oz. Tequila
1/2 oz. of Besito Caliente
2 oz. Sweet/Sour mix
1/2 oz. orange liqueur
1/2 cup cracked ice
1/4 cup margarita or kosher salt

Pour first 5 ingredients into a medium sized shaker, add the cracked ice, cover and shake gently. Pour into salted margarita glass and top with a splash of lime juice. Enjoy responsibly.

Winter Olympics

What better way to get through the rigor of watching other people sweat than with a tray of brownies?

Marmalade Brownies

Your brownie recipe or mix

1 jar Green Chile or Red Chile Marmalade

1 container Chocolate icing (optional)

Make the brownies as you normally would.  Allow to cool, then spread Marmalade over the top of the brownies.  Chill, then ice with the chocolate icing to give the brownies another layer (optional).

Monthly Specials

This month we are having a special on our two love-themed sauces, Besito Caliente and Cherry A'More.  To get a ten percent discount on them, simply click here to order.

Last thoughts

The Red Velvet is still available at the wholesale price.  We will be in Oklahoma City for An Affair of the Heart the 12th through the 14th.  You can keep up to date on what shows we are doing by looking at our Upcoming Events page.  Enjoy February with its wide range of happenings, surely something for everyone from the romantic to the sports enthusiast.