Pork, Chilli and Bean Stew, a punchy one-pot dish that’s ready in just half an hour

Prep time: 10 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Serves: 4

• 400g diced pork
• 1 red onion, halved and sliced
• olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , sliced
• large pinch chilli flakes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 400ml chicken stock
• 250g small salad potatoes, halved
• 100g green beans
• ½ bunch coriander, chopped

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Ginger Chili Shrimp Recipe

Prep time: 20 min
Cooking time: 10 min
Serves: 2

• 15-20 large shrimp, peeled and deviened
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 2-3 tbsp light cooking oil
• salt, to taste
• chopped green onions, for garnish

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Yield: Makes 4 servings

Estimated cooking time: 80 minutes

• 1-1/2 kilo medium fresh shrimp in shells
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 to 3 dried de arbol chilies, coarsely crumbled*
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Green onion tops, slivered, for garnish

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Chili Prawns Recipe, are a great appetizer or small finger food to serve with drinks.

Estimated cooking time: 60 to 70 minutes

• Cleaned prawns/shrimp – 500 gms
• Onion – 1 medium
• Ginger & garlic – 1 tablespoon each, chopped
• Capsicum – 1 small
• Spring onion – 1/2 cup chopped
• Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
• Crushed pepper – 1/2 tablespoon
• Soya sauce – 1 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce – 1-2 tablespoon
• Oil
• Salt

Shrimp Paste:

• Plain flour – 3 tablespoon
• Cornflour – 3 tablespoon
• Crushed Pepper – 1 tablespoon
• Egg white – of 1 egg
• Salt

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Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 5 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat
• 3 cups minced onions
• 4 poblano peppers,* seeded and diced
• 2 serrano peppers,* seeded and diced
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 jalapeño peppers,** seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 ounces Mexican lager beer (optional)
• Hot cooked cornbread or rice

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This Chili Mole Recipe Makes 6 servings, Chili Mole is a traditional Mexican recipe with roots in the Aztec culture.

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 diced Spanish onion
• 1 diced green bell pepper
• 1 finely chopped banana pepper
• 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 2 cabs (15 ounces each) rinsed and drained kidney beans
• 1 can (4 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 packet (2 ounces) chili seasoning
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

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