Biscuits

Combine:
· 2c flour
· 4t baking powder
· 1/2t salt
· 1/2t cream of tarter
· 2T sugar (4T for shortcake)

Cut in:
· 1/2c margarine, butter or Crisco

Combine and stir into a ball:
· 2/3c milk or buttermilk
· 1/2t vanilla (2t for shortcake)
· (minced onion, grated cheese, basil)

Cut out and bake on insulated pan at 450º for 12-15 minutes. (To make ahead and freeze add one egg with milk. Cut out as usual then freeze. ) Bake at 425º 20 minutes on middle or top rack in over.

Chicken Chili

Saute 5 minutes
· 3T olive oil
· 1c onion
· 5 cloves garlic

Add and sauté 10 minutes
· 2 red peppers
· 4 jalapeños or Tabasco

Stir in and cook 5 minutes, stirring, then set aside,
· 1 1/2T chili powder
· 1 1/2t cumin
· 1t coriander
· pinch cinnamon
Brown until cooked through and add to above
· 3T olive oil
· 6 chicken breasts cut in 1" cubes

Add and simmer 15 minutes over medium head:
· 32oz (or 2-28oz) diced tomatoes and juice
· 1c black olives
· 1 (or 2) beer
· 1/2c Worcestershire

Serve with:
· Sour cream
· Grated cheese
· Chopped olives
· Green onions
· Diced avocado