Bowl of Red Chili recipe, comments and photo are courtesy of Jane Butel and her website Jane Butel Southwest Cooking. The influence behind this chili recipe came from my maternal … Continued

History of Chasen’s Chili: Chasen’s Restaurant in Hollywood, California probably made the most famous chili.  The owner of the restaurant, Dave Chasen (1899-1973), ex-vaudeville performer, kept the Chasens Famous Chili … Continued

Chili Cheese Rice recipe and photos are by Gary Prentice of Humble, TX.  Gary says, “This Chili Cheese Rice is one of my son’s favorite dish.  It is very easy-to-make … Continued

Outside of the state of Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio is the most chili-crazed city in the United States.  Cincinnati prides itself on being a true chili capital, with more than 180 … Continued

This Cincinnati Chili Recipe is from one of the self-proclaimed true chili capital, Cincinnati.  It is a flavorful, favorite version of chili that is rich and delicious. Try making this … Continued

I got a bit creative with this Clod Tenders with Bell Peppers and Beans Recipe adding new seasoning and it turned out amazing.  I read up a bit on star … Continued

The first chili cook-off known to modern man took place in 1967 in uninhabited Terlingua, Texas (once a thriving mercury-mining town of 5,000 people).  It was a two-man cook-off between … Continued

This Leatherthroat Chili Con Carne is an unusual recipe in that it gives you the option of using beer in the chile recipe or just drinking it! Leatherthroat Chili Con Carne … Continued

Contest-Winning Chile Con Carne Recipe! Stovetop, Slow Cooker, and Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions I have won two local chili contest with my chili con carne recipe, including one that … Continued

Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to … Continued

  I saw this recipe in Penzey’s Spice Catalog by Randy Benham, and I was intrigued by the unusual addition of cinnamon, ginger, and honey.  Not only was it colorful, … Continued

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls For most Americas, crackers or cornbread is a common accompaniment served with a bowl of chili.  In the states of Indiana and Ohio, … Continued

Tolbert’s Original Red Chili Recipe is by Frank X. Tolbert, from his book, A Bowl of Red, published by Texas A&M University Press, 1953.  Frank Tolbert founded the Terlingua International Chili … Continued