Kitchen

[QVCkitty1]

It is a chilly, windy day, perfect for chili. It's simmering on the stove now, and I can't wait for lunch ! 

[Sooner]

@QVCkitty1 I have some in the freezer!   I LOVE LOVE it!  All year long!  Mostly with no beans; sometimes with a few beans--dark red kidney preferred.

And some heat!!!!  My go to was 2 Alarm Chili seasoning then I measured out all the packets, wrote my own recipe, used that for years and now just throw it in--no measuring spoon needed!  

Enjoy your special treat!!!!!! 

[QVCkitty1]

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@Sooner wrote:

@QVCkitty1 I have some in the freezer!   I LOVE LOVE it!  All year long!  Mostly with no beans; sometimes with a few beans--dark red kidney preferred.

And some heat!!!!  My go to was 2 Alarm Chili seasoning then I measured out all the packets, wrote my own recipe, used that for years and now just throw it in--no measuring spoon needed!  

Enjoy your special treat!!!!!! 

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@Sooner , I used to buy the packets, but now I just use the " throw it in " method.  One thing I always include is a can of Rotel.

[Sooner]

@QVCkitty1 EXCELLENT!  Rotel!  

[Mombo1]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

It is a chilly, windy day, perfect for chili. It's simmering on the stove now, and I can't wait for lunch ! 

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@QVCkitty1      I just sat down and decided to check the forums...Funny...I actually just finished making chili for the grandkids.  Yes this is the perfect day.  The next thing is twice baked potatoes.  I also prepared little cups of toppings since they each like something different.   So glad I am now retired and have time to cook for them when I get the requests.   🤗

[CatsyCline]

@Sooner   which chili powder do you use?   

read somewhere 2-Alarm uses Ancho?    have tried to dupe 2-alarm but it never tastes the same.

now i want some chili tonight! 

[Love my grandkids]

@QVCkitty1 Sounds good. Years ago I made it from scratch but since it's only me (late DH loved it) I stock up on Hormel's chili with NO beans and a big bag of shredded mild cheddar.

I can't imagine eating chili without a big bunch of melted cheddar cheese and today's weather here in western WA is perfect for it.

[drizzellla]

Boy. you got that right. I did not realize how cold it was and that there were so many open windows in the house until I woke up this morning. BRRR!

Had to put on fleece pants and fleece jacket.

Wish the other people in the household liked chili as much as I do. 

[LindaSal]

I too have chili cooking in the crockpot!   DH is not a spicy person so I have to tone down the heat.  Even so it comes out so good!  I do put some chili powder and cumin, along with all the other typical ingredients. (beans,etc)   We are snobs though, I bought a couple of steak filets, trimmed and cut them and put those in for the meat.  It smells heavenly

We'll top it with chedder cheese and guacamole.

Also it's DH' s birthday today and it was his request.

[chickenbutt]

Great reminder.  I know I have some turkey chili in the freezer and it's nice and cool today (40s), so I think I'll pull one out for lunch later.   

I vacuum seal them in the perfect size to just fit into one of my 1qt LeCreuset pots.  Put it on low/med heat, covered, for a while to thaw and heat.  It's usually two servings for me (or one for the husband), so I'm set for a couple of days. Lunch is my main meal of theh day, around 3:30-4pm.

This is great!  I didn't know what I was going to have for today's lunch.  Thanks!