Citrus Pork Chili with Mango

Citrus Pork Chili with Mango

This chili gave me grief for a while. At first it was missing something, and I couldn’t figure out what it was. A friend of mine and her husband tried it out for me and tinkered with it. After some tweaks, they entered it into a chili cook-off and won second place—in...
Smoky BBQ Beef Chili

Smoky BBQ Beef Chili

The barbecue sauce in this recipe may make you wonder “Am I eating chili or brisket?” If you’re particular about the ingredients in your barbecue sauce, try making your own! You’ll find a few recipes in the Pantry Basics chapter (shown here). For this chili I’d...
Sloppy Joe and Sweet Potato Chili

Sloppy Joe and Sweet Potato Chili

My Grandma LaRue proclaimed many times over the years that she was a horrible cook. Although I got the impression that she would have rather been sitting at her sewing machine than in the kitchen, I liked her cooking. Her sloppy joes (and chocolate cake) have been a...
Turkey Enchilada Chili with Zucchini

Turkey Enchilada Chili with Zucchini

One of the things I love about ground turkey is that its mild flavor lets other flavors shine while providing a substantial, meaty backbone for a recipe. This chili recipe is more like thick taco soup, and what really makes it great is the Easy Enchilada Sauce, which...
Smoky Shredded Chicken and Chorizo Chili

Smoky Shredded Chicken and Chorizo Chili

This chili has a lot going on—tender threads of chicken, spicy chorizo, and lots of paprika, both hot and smoked. Some dishes get better a day or two after you make them, and this is one. It’s almost a shame to eat it the same day you make it. Prep time 35 minutes...