{"id":8137,"date":"2020-11-04T16:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T21:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=8137"},"modified":"2020-11-04T21:17:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T02:17:05","slug":"its-chilly-so-lets-make-chili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/11\/04\/its-chilly-so-lets-make-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Chilly, So Let’s Make Chili!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Do you associate certain recipes with specific times of the year? I sure do! For example, gazpacho made with fresh tomatoes says “Summer” to me. Other recipes feel more like Fall. Chili is one of those dishes that I don\u2019t make in the warmer months. I know folks that make Chili all year \u2018round, but I like to say when it gets chilly out, it\u2019s time for Chili!<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n

Warm up with a bowl of Chili after a long walk, or at a football tailgate (not so much this year!) There\u2019s a reason Chili is so warming. According to the Scoville Scale<\/a>, chili peppers such as the Carolina Reaper, Ghost Chilies and Habanero Peppers are all super high in capsaicin and will really bring the heat! If you are handling chili peppers, remember to handle them with care. Check out these tips to learn how<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cool thing about making Chili is there is no wrong way. Well, Texans might disagree with me. Texas Chili doesn\u2019t include beans. EVER. Chili originated as a meat stew (not including beans) in Texas. Tomatoes, meat and seasonings were and still are the main ingredients. Over time and in other areas of our country, Chili evolved to include beans and sometimes corn. Essentially it\u2019s an inexpensive dish where ingredients like beans are added to \u201cstretch\u201d the recipe for more servings.<\/p>\n

Adding other ingredients to your favorite recipe is fun and can result in delightfully rich and robust flavors. Have your own \u201cChili Cook Off\u201d at home. Each time you make Chili, try adding one of the ingredients below and keep a tally of your impressions. The whole family can vote on their favorites.<\/p>\n

ChIli Cook Off Challenge. For every pot (6-8 servings) try one of these ideas:<\/h2>\n

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Add a Bit of Sweetness<\/h3>\n