| The modern Buffalo wing is believed to | | | | of ground turkey, one tablespoon of wing |
| have been first served at the Anchor Bar | | | | sauce and some salt and pepper. Shape it |
| in Buffalo, NY back in 1964. It's | | | | into a loaf pan and bake in a 350-degree |
| basically a deep-fried chicken wing | | | | oven for one and a half hours. |
| that's been doused in wing sauce. Since | | | | For raw and steamed clams |
| then, it's become a mainstay of | | | | Steam clams till they open. Serve with |
| kitchens, bars and restaurants all over | | | | bowls of melted butter that's been mixed |
| the world. There are practically | | | | in with a teaspoon of wing sauce. |
| thousands of recipes for Buffalo wings | | | | Searching for a Wing Sauce Winner |
| that range from the traditional "hot" | | | | Buffalo wings were born when co-owner of |
| wings to the sweet and savory wings. How | | | | the now famous Anchor Bar Restaurant |
| do you temper the difference? Wing sauce | | | | Teressa Belissimo decided to fry up a |
| folks! | | | | batch of chicken wings, mix them with a |
| But seriously, wing sauces are not just | | | | secret wing sauce and serve them to her |
| for chicken wing dishes. These highly | | | | son Dominic and his friends. The dish |
| addictive sauces are extremely versatile | | | | was an instant hit and soon formed part |
| and can be added to just about anything. | | | | of the bar's regular menu. Ideally, |
| Some people apply wing sauce on their | | | | chicken wings are crispy on the outside, |
| fries, hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob and | | | | moist on the inside and coated in a rich |
| even pasta. Others like to brush their | | | | wing sauce and served with celery sticks |
| wing sauces over a meal of fish sticks | | | | and bleu cheese dressing. |
| once they're taken out of the oven. | | | | When you want chicken that's loaded with |
| Mad About Wing Sauce | | | | flavor, the wing parts are your best |
| Chicken wings are not the only meat that | | | | bet. The chicken skin might not be a |
| works with wing sauces. There are lots | | | | heart surgeon's idea of the perfect |
| of other dishes where wing sauce can be | | | | health food since it's got a lot of fat, |
| a prime ingredient. Here are some of | | | | but when it comes to great taste, you |
| them. | | | | can't go wrong with chicken wings dipped |
| For shrimp | | | | in a great wing sauce. It's especially |
| You'll need a tablespoon of butter, 3 | | | | yummy when grilled to a crisp crackling |
| tablespoons of wing sauce, one bell | | | | bronze. |
| pepper, a pound of cleaned shrimp, a | | | | Wing Sauce - Mild or Wild? |
| chopped onion, half a tablespoon of | | | | With the large skin surface of the |
| olive oil and 6 ounces of sliced | | | | chicken wing, it's able to thoroughly |
| mushrooms. Sauté veggies in oil and | | | | take on the character of any sauce or |
| butter. When nearly cooked, toss in | | | | marinade used on it. Several pounds of |
| shrimp, cooking till pink. Put shrimp | | | | wings can soak up a variety of flavors |
| and vegetables in a bowl and add in the | | | | and aromas while grilling at the same |
| wing sauce. Serve with rice. | | | | time. This is what makes wings so highly |
| For meatloaf | | | | addictive. |
| Mix one chopped onion, an egg, one | | | | Wing sauces come in a wide array of |
| chopped carrot, a chopped celery stalk, | | | | flavors, ranging from the mild to the |
| one teaspoon thyme, some salt and | | | | wild. Some people like their chicken |
| pepper, one tablespoon Worcestershire | | | | wings sweet while others go for the |
| sauce, 1/3 cup of bread crumbs, a pound | | | | extra spicy. |