Miscellaneous with seasoning

1-2 lbs stew meat, trimmed of fat flour - 2-3 tblsp salt pepper olive oil (2-3 tblsp) can of Rotel diced tomatoes & chiles water (I refill the Rotel can[...]

3 ancho chilies (about 1 1/2 ounces) boiling water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 4 large garlic cloves , thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground[...]

1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb dried great northern bean 8 cups water 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves , minced fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt[...]

1 1/2 c. Red lentils or possibly yellow split peas 4 c. Water , use 4 c. for lentils, 5 c. for split peas, (up to 5) 1 x Onion , minced, (about 1 c.) 1 x[...]