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INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1jalapeno, finely diced
3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
12 ounces dark beer
5 cups chicken stock
1 (16ounce)can chopped tomatoes , drained
1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons honey
12 ounces black beans , drained, rinsed, and drained again
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat two tablespoon of oil in a large [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 inch piece fresh ginger , roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (we used 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 medium eggplant , ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, lengthwise
6 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ginger, garlic and red chili flakes and cook [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 jalapeno chiles , coarsely chopped (we used only 3/4 of a pepper)
2 inches piece fresh ginger , peeled and chopped (we used 1-inch piece)
1/2 red bell pepper , finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper , finely diced
canola oil
1/4 lb steamed snow peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves , plus more for garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts , 8-ounces each
3 tablespoons canola oil
salt and [...]