Family Flank Steak

• 12ounces good quality ale
• 1/4cup neutral flavored oil
• 1/4cup Shoyu or low sodium soy sauce
• 2tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 3tablespoons fresh galangal, grated on a microplane
• 3cloves garlic, grated on a microplane
• 3tablespoons tequila or dry sherry
• 1bunch scallions cut into 2" pieces, divided
• 2pounds flank steak, more or less is ok

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Author: CookingManiac

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thigh
• 4 sprig thyme
• 4 garlic clove
• 1 inch grated ginger
• 1 small cabbage cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 carrot cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 russet potato cubed
• 1 large onion
• 5 pimento cloves
• 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 cup broth more if needed
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1 de-seeded habanero
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. prep: Dry brine the chicken: Take the chicken thighs and place in a bowl. Sprinkle on- 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and cumin. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. This step is not necessary but it is HIGLY recommended.
2. In a large non stick skillet, eat the oil. Wen the oil is heated, place the chicken skin side down and allow to brown for about 3 minutes. Flip the tight and allow to brown for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. Brown the potato, carrots and cabbage.
3. Drain off the excess oil. Add butter to pan. Add the onion, ginger and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute. Add ketchup, broth, worcestershire sauce, molasses, brown sugar, pimento cloves and red pepper flakes. Stir all the ingredients and combine.
4. Add the chicken, carrot, cabbage and potato in a single layer. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Cover the pot and allow to simmer for about 40 Minutes. Uncover for the last 10 minutes and allow the sauce to thicken.
5. Chop the cilantro and sprinkle on top of the dish. Serve with rice or by itself.
6. Enjoy!

Chili Con Carne

obciously there is a lot of room for creativity with this recipe. i used several different kinds of chili which i think is what Bry did.

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Ingredients (Adjusted Scale: 2.5 x Original)
2 1/2 lb Ground beef
3 3/4 Cups Canned plum tomatoes
2 1/2 Red pepper
7 1/2 Tbs Oliive oil
Diced garlic
5 Tbsp Chili powder
1 1/4 TPS s Celery seed
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 1/2 Tsp Salt
5/8 Tsp Basil
5/8 tsp Cayenne
5 Small Bay leaves
2 1/2 Onion (Minced)

Directions
Saute onion & garlic
Brown meat
Add remaining ingredients and simmer 3 hours
Before serving add red & white kidney beans
Adjust for 2 to 3 lbs meat

Feb.9. 2013. Two big pots for crouton party.
Oct. 6, 2014. 3 lb pot for backup
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