DAY Recipe

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min.

Makes 4 servngs.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 lb bean-thread noodles (also known as cellophane noodles)

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon asian sesame oil

1 teaspoon dried hot red [...]

Just like some Mexican moles, this chili has a bit of chocolate in it. Serve sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese alongside.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
nonstick olive oil spray
1large onion, chopped
2medium-size red bell peppers, chopped
6garlic cloves, chopped
2pounds [...]

Start with vegetable sticks and dip from the supermarket. Warm tortillas and a plate of sliced red onion, orange and avocado are nice sides. To end, sprinkle rum and brown sugar over fresh pineapple chunks. Look for the coconut milk in the Asian foods section of the grocery store.

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
1 medium sweet onion , chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced bell peppers , red, green whatever
1 (28ounce)can diced tomatoes , do NOT drain
3-4 cups beef broth , depending how liquidy you like it
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (19ounce) cannellini beans , rinse and drain, Progresso makes 19 oz size
salt , as needed to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large soup pot, brown the sausage with the onion, breaking up the sausage as it cooks.Drain off fat and [...]

This would also be good on broiled sea bass or red snapper fillets.

Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

INGREDIENTS
1/2cup soy sauce
1/4cup asian fermented black beans,* rinsed well, drained
1/4cup rice vinegar
3tablespoons water
3tablespoons (packed) thinly sliced pickled ginger*
1tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
3garlic cloves, [...]