October is National Chili Month

by Bob Sassone (Subscribe to Bob Sassone's posts)
Posted Oct 2nd 2007 8:15AM
Filed under: Beef, Recipes, Trends, Holidays

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turkey chili I know that a lot of people eat chili all year round, but I just can't bring myself to eat it in months like June or July or August. That's why I'm glad the weather has finally turned a little cooler. It's not cold yet, but it's certainly chili (ha!).

So it's good that October is National Chili Month. I've been eating a lot of turkey chili the past few years (here's one good recipe). I top it with shredded cheddar cheese and use those "scoop" shaped tortilla chips to eat it. But it's always good to make your own chili, especially if you like it hot. I love cornbread with my chili, though I've never had it on top. Or maybe you can make a nice vegetarian chili, since it's Vegetarian Awareness Month. RecipeZaar has several different chili recipes, including White Chili and Budget Busting (and Healthy) Chili.

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10-03-2007 @ 12:15AM

Adam said...

I cooked up some good homemade chili on Sunday, but I need help. How do I make the portion I want to eat more spicy than what my wife wants? Prefer not to add chunks of peppers though.
Thanks!

10-02-2007 @ 11:30AM

Jason Levine said...

Chili is one of my favorite things to make. I use my crockpot and make a vegetarian Portabello Mushroom Chili. I always prepare it the night before and put the crockpot's dish in the fridge. Then, as I leave for work, I plug the crockpot in. When I come home from work, I walk from the cold outdoors into a warm home that smells like chili. There's nothing better!

And this year, it'll even be nicer because my 4 year old son has taken an interest in being Daddy's helper when it's time to make dinner. Making the chili will be perfect for him to help out with since there would be no hot stove or oven to be careful around.

10-02-2007 @ 12:38PM

jsmylie said...

My family is pretty serious about its chili, and it caused a bit of an uproar when my brother switched to ground turkey last year, but we were all impressed by the flavor--it's almost exactly the same! Since then, we've been able to pretend the hearty, thick chili is at least somewhat healthy.

10-02-2007 @ 1:33PM

Stormwater said...

It has been the perfect week for chili here in the Pacific Northwest. A little rainy, nights in low 50s... perfect for a hot spicy bowl.

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10-02-2007 @ 11:40PM

Kat K. said...

My Dad wrote a lovely essay about Cincinnati Chili a little while ago.

http://www.aolfoodblog.com/2007/08/10/cincinnati-chili/

For those who aren't familiar with this local rendition - it's Greek in origin, soupy in consistency, anchored by cinnamon and chocolate, and phenomenal on hot dogs or spaghetti. And my Dad's a kick-ass writer.

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