diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+++ b/.gitignore
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+shopping_list.csv
+recipes/menu.txt
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diff --git a/makefile b/makefile
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--- a/makefile
+++ b/makefile
@@ -23,4 +23,4 @@ shopping_list.csv: recipes/menu.txt
 	./bin/kitchen.sh groceries --csv recipes/menu.txt > $@
 
 clean:
-	rm -f $(dest)/shopping_list.csv
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+	rm -f shopping_list.csv
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diff --git a/recipes/beef_chili.txt b/recipes/beef_chili.txt
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+++ b/recipes/beef_chili.txt
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+title: Beef Chili
+
+Hearty chili with ground beef, tomatoes, and chili beans.
+
+step:
+
+2 lb ground beef
+1 onion
+
+Brown the beef in skillet. Optionally drain the grease, and cook onions with beef until soft.
+
+step:
+
+4 tbsp chili powder
+3 can stewed tomato
+3 can chili beans
+3 cups water
+
+Bring beef and ingredients to boil and cook on medium heat for 30-45 minutes.
+
+step:
+
+4 cups cheddar cheese
+1 pkg sour cream
+1 bag corn chips
+1 pkg green onions (chopped)
+
+Serve in bowls with cheese, sour cream, green onion, and corn chips.
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diff --git a/recipes/beef_tacos.txt b/recipes/beef_tacos.txt
new file mode 100644
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+++ b/recipes/beef_tacos.txt
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+title: Beef Tacos
+
+Tacos, But with chicken not beef.
+
+step:
+
+1 tbsp salt
+1 tbsp cumin
+1 tbsp paprika
+2 tbsp garlic powder
+1 tbsp onion powder
+1 tsp cayenne pepper
+1 tsp white pepper
+
+Mix together ingredients thoroughly in small bowl.
+
+step:
+
+2 lb ground beef
+1/2 yellow onion (minced)
+1 tomato (diced)
+1/4 cup water
+
+Cook chicken, spices, onion, tomato in water together in saute pan. Once chicken is
+fully cooked and the water has cooked down remove from heat.
+
+step:
+
+2 tomato (diced)
+1 green onion (sliced)
+1 bag shredded lettuce
+1 pkg sour cream
+2 pkg tortilla
+
+Serve with toppings and tortillas.
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diff --git a/recipes/chicken_fried_rice.txt b/recipes/chicken_fried_rice.txt
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+++ b/recipes/chicken_fried_rice.txt
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+title: Chicken Fried Rice
+
+step:
+
+3 cup white rice (par boiled)
+
+Par boil rice, drain water, and set aside to cool.
+
+step:
+
+1 cup green onion (chopped)
+1 cup onion (chopped)
+1 cup celery (diced)
+1/2 cup carrot (chopped)
+2 chicken breasts (diced)
+2 tbsp soy sauce
+
+Prepare the vegetable ingredients and set aside. Dice the chicken into small
+pieces and let sit marinate in soy sauce.
+
+step:
+
+1 egg
+2 cup peas
+1 tbsp oil
+
+Heat oil in wok or skillet. Place rice in skillet and create a small hole in
+the center. Scramble the egg in the center of the rice. Put the rest of the
+ingredients in and fry until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and
+mix in soy sauce to taste.
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