Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 7 tablespoons water, divided use
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon jalapenos or 1/2 tablespoon serrano chili, chopped, including some of the seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seed, toasted