NAILS BY PAO RECIPES

Steps:

• Lay out the steaks on a cutting board or other flat surface.
• Lay slices of garlic on on side of the steaks.
• Using a tenderizing mallet, "nail" the garlic to the steak by pounding the slices into the meat.
• Repeat on the reverse side of the steaks.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Fry each steak in the butter for barely two to three minutes, turning once.
• Transfer to a dish and cover.
• Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet.
• Add the onions and saute until they are golden.
• Transfer the onions to the dish holding the steaks.
• Pour the wine into the same skillet.
• Using the flat edge of a wooden spatula, scrape up the caramelized coating on the bottom of the pan.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and reduce the sauce by half.
• Return the onions and beef to the sauce and heat through for 1 minute.
• Serve on crusty rolls with a salad on the side or try tossing some lettuce and a slice of tomato into the bun for tasty all in one sandwich.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry, and sesame oil; add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, for sauce, stir together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of canola oil over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken; stir-fry until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Add chili peppers and green onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add bok choy and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add the sauce; cook until bubbly. Return chicken to skillet and stir to combine. Serve with hot cooked brown rice. Sprinkle with peanuts.