Spicy Wildcat Claws Recipes

SWEET WILDCAT CLAWS

Steps:

• Roll 1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry into a 12-inch square on a floured surface; cut into three 4-inch-wide strips. Spread with cookie butter (speculoos). Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold in half lengthwise; press to seal. Cut each crosswise into 4 pieces. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; cut three slits along the sealed edge of each. Brush with beaten egg, then press slivered almonds into the pastry for "claws"; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Freeze 10 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden, about 25 minutes.

SPICY COLESLAW

Steps:

• Toss the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos and pickling juice, vinegar, oil, onion and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If the slaw seems too dry, add more vinegar and oil.

SPICY WILDCAT CLAWS

Steps:

• Roll 1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry into a 12-inch square on a floured surface; cut into three 4-inch-wide strips. Sprinkle with grated pepper jack cheese and chopped smoked almonds. Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold in half lengthwise; press to seal. Cut each crosswise into 4 pieces. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; cut three slits along the sealed edge of each. Brush with beaten egg, then press slivered almonds into the pastry for "claws"; sprinkle with kosher salt. Freeze 10 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden, about 25 minutes.

MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the mussels. Cover and cook until the clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer.
• Using a tongs, transfer the opened shellfish to serving bowls (discard any shellfish that do not open). Add the shrimp and basil to the simmering tomato broth. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Divide the shrimp and tomato broth among the bowls. Serve with the warm bread.