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Show THE ZEPHYR DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 24 stiles' BACHELOR KITCHEN This recipe Is dedicated to the bachelors of Moab and Beyond. To all those Lonely Guys who have eaten one damn meal too many at their favorite cafe. There are some people In this town who believe I actual Jive at the Main Street Broiler. This Is not true. (Although I began to wonder once when Debbie yelled, "Silas ... Stiles, get your feet off the new booths!) It Is true that the checkers at City Market monitor my purchases and believe that Im attempting to prove that a grown man can live a healthy, happy life eating nothing but snack food. I also admit that I have no table In my house that Is clutter-fr- ee enough to make room for a plate. And Its true that my oven hasnt worked since 1985. Never mind all that. I can cook when I want to. Id like to introduce an hot meal that tastes good and is so good for you. Yes... of course... Im talking about peanut butter stew. A delicacy of South Africa. Its damn tasty. all-purp- ose First, the ingredients: Step 1: The first thing youre supposed to do Is chop up the onions. I have a problem with onions. When Im trying to get the skin off, I never seem to know where the skin stops and the onion begins. I used to think that an onion's skin was about an inch thick, and that the onion was the size of a pearl. I wasted a lot of onions. After, chopping, or dicing, or hacking the onion, put them in a pan with a little oil and saute Step 2: Take the chicken, cut it Into little pieces, and throw them In a fry pan with a little oil. By the way, Its helpful, but not absolutely necessary, to use clean pans. If theyve been In the sink long enough, most of the food will have flaked off anyway. Cook the chicken until the meat turns white. those Step 3: This Is a dangerous step. You need to take about six of little dried red chilles and cook them In oil. But be careful. The last time I prepared this particular meal, a tiny piece of chile fell Inside my shirt Over the next few hours, It migrated south. That evening, I was visited by a representative of a highly respected church, and while this woman explained to me that the world was about to end, well-mean- ing I suddenly experienced the most excruciating burning sensation I have ever felt In my life. I endured the agony as long as I could. When the nice lady left, raced to the bathroom, only to discover that the little dried red chile had found my Jockey shorts. I wear boxers now. Step 4: Take the onions, the chicken, and the red chilies and put them In a pot. Add one can of tomato sauce, and turn on a low heat Now add the peanut butter. Since its the "natural type, all the oil sits on top, and you have to mix It up. Youll probably slop oil all over the stove, but dont worry. After a couple months, itll dry up and flake off too. Blend In about half a Jar of peanut butter (more or less to taste) and then add the second can of tomato sauce. And thats It You can pour this stuff over rice or eat It with bread. lasts forever; think I forgot about a pot of it In my refrigerator, and was months before mold finally consumed It. It I EAT UP. them. PACK CREEK RANCH PACK CREEK RANCH HAS CLOSED ITS RESTAURANT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. Phone (801) 259-550- 5 It |