Eating wings is one of the ultimate guy rituals. Men love to one-up each other on how fiery they can stand them and how messy they can get. Let the men in your life occasionally enjoy this sneaky treat, while we enjoy watching them unknowingly lick cauliflower and zucchini puree off their sticky fingers! These wings go great with the not-so-classic Bountiful Blue Cheese Dressing (page 239), which is loaded with White Puree and low-fat ricotta.
Makes 4 servings
1⁄2 cup White Puree (see Make-Ahead Recipe #4)
1 cup store-bought barbecue sauce or 11⁄2 cups Homemade BBQ Sauce*, page 226
Hot sauce to taste
4 pounds buffalo chicken wings (about 32 pieces)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Celery Ribs, cut into sticks
1 cup Bountiful Blue Cheese Dressing, page 239
*If you are using Homemade BBQ Sauce, omit the White Puree called for in this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with oil.
In a large bowl, mix the White Puree with the barbecue sauce (omit this step if using Homemade BBQ Sauce). Add the hot sauce to taste and set sauce aside.
Spread wings on prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes, then remove from oven and brush on the sauce. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned.
Serve with celery sticks and Bountiful Blue Cheese Dressing.
