LaTonya's Chili

INGREDIENTS 400 grams of lean ground beef 2 onions, diced 3 green peppers diced 5 garlic cloves, halved 1 can tomatoes 2 cups tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoon chili powder 1 chicken boullion 1 beef boullion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can kidney beans drained 3 cups shredded white Cheddar, for garnish 2 bunches chopped chives, for garnish 1 1/2 cups sour cream, for garnish

DIRECTIONS In a large pot brown the meat then drain oil. Add onion, green peppers, garlic and a little salt and pepper and saute. Add tomatoes and sauce. Stir in all the spices Add water and let it simmer for an hour. ( Longer is always better) Add beans and cook another 15 minutes.  Garnish each serving with the shredded Cheddar, chives, and sour cream or eat with rice.

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Jack Daniel Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons minced onions 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup apple juice 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup jack Daniels Whiskey 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 3 tablespoons light soy sauce

DIRECTIONS 1. In a nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. 2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. 3. Place chops in skillet, and cook about 5 minutes each side, turning once, until browned. 4. Remove chops from skillet and keep warm. 5. In the same skillet cook garlic, onion, and pepper flakes until tender, about 2 minutes. 6. Stir in the apple juice, dark brown sugar, whiskey, teriyaki, and soy sauces. 7. Turn heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. 8. Reduce heat to medium, and cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. 9. Add pork chops to skillet and simmer, turning once, until no longer pink near bone (about 3 minutes per side) and sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.

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