Firecracker Marinade

Be warned: If you're not up to the heat, keep some dairy around. It'll help cool down the burn.

Ingredients

• 2 habanero chiles, stemmed
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Juice of two lemons
• Zest of one lemon, finely grated
• 2 tbs minced garlic
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Procedure

1. Run everything in a blender until smooth. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 1/2 weeks, and shake well before using.