Going Out

Serves 2

12 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 ounces prosciutto, sliced or diced as you prefer
6 ounces frozen green peas
8 ounces diced canned tomatoes, drained, or fresh ripe, firm Roma tomatoes peeled and seeded
½ large onion, red or white, peeled and cut in strips
Salt and pepper  (to taste)

Serves 8

4 pounds goat ribs and shank, cut into bite-sized pieces (available at specialty butchers)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ cup white vinegar
1 to 1½ tablespoons black pepper
1 to 1½ tablespoons oregano
Salt to taste
1 large onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Chopped cilantro, to taste