Beef with root

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 large carrot , peeled and finely chopped 1 large onion ,[...]

2 cups flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon thyme leaves dried * 1 teaspoon salt plus extra to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus extra to taste[...]

4 lb boneless stewing beef , cut into 2 inch cubes 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lrg onion , peeled, sliced 1 lrg carrot , peeled, sliced 2 x garlic ,[...]