Miscellaneous with shortening

4 -8 ounces pork , cut into small bite size pieces 1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup oil 3/4 cup flour 1 (20 ounce) can whole green chilies 1 (16 ounce) can[...]

2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces 2 tablespoons shortening (I use olive oil) 1/2 cup onion , sliced 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion , chopped (1 cup) 1 small green bell pepper , chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped 3 cups water 1 1/4 cups[...]