Texas Chili (from Williams-Sonoma)

Serves: 6
1/3 cup suet OR 1/2 cup olive oil
3 pounds boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1″ cubes
1/2 cup masa harina
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1 teaspoon finely ground 5-pepper blend
2 cups [...]

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Crabmeat Dip

1 pound fresh crabmeat (picked over beforehand)
1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese
1 pint half and half
1 1/2 bunches spring onions, tops and bottoms
Cooking sherry (optional)
Red cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt, to taste
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons gravy flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chop onions and parsley, saute in butter. Add flour, then add grated cheese and half and half. [...]

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