Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more

You've heard how meatless Mondays are good for the planet. Now, look to Cooking in Pajamas for a fast and easy vegan chili recipe. Meatless Monday is back baby!  It never actually went anywhere, I just kept forgetting to blog about it. In my quest to get healthy and lose a few pounds before my 20th anniversary trip in April, I have been testing out a plant based diet. I keep going back and Read more

According to a 2008 interview, our nation's chief is quite the home chef, and his favorite preparation is his family's chili recipe. This multi-ingredient, all-American stew has apparently made the rounds at family dinners and potlucks and, when you stop to think about it, perfectly embodies our multicultural President and nation. And given that he's perhaps one of the busiest men in America, Read more

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber shared this turkey chili recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. After Thanksgiving, my good friend, a girl who literally didn't know how to boil water, sent me this recipe, using her turkey leftovers. I loved the idea of pulled turkey and her fiberlicious add-ins, so had to feature it. See the recipe after the break! Read more

When it gets cold out — like it is now in San Francisco — we can't help but crave a piping hot bowl of flavorful chili. My Fare Foodie makes a bold claim in describing this dish as the best chili ever, but with the ingredients she describes below, we're thinking she may be right! When the temperature drops outside, sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than a hearty bowl of chili. With Read more

I've got a whole arsenal of go-to weeknight meals, but the one heaviest in my rotation is vegetarian chili. Why, you might ask? Because meatless chili has true versatility. Not only is it quick, effortless, and healthy, but it's easy to transport as lunch the next day. As a leftover, it tastes better the longer it sits. I don't get sick of it, not even in the Summer. I don't mind it chilled, or Read more

We're amidst a rainy streak here in SF, and as we do with most occasions, we're trying to make the most of it with delicious dishes. Susannah's got warm and hearty chili on the brain, and I'm planning to drown my sorrows in spicy chicken soup this week. How about you — what's your go-to dish when the storm blows in? Read more

If you were disappointed there was no bean-based dish in my roundup of vegetarian entrees, I've got an awesome recipe for you: lentil chili. It's hearty, slightly spicy, and absolutely delicious. The best thing about this meat-free chili is that it's healthy, so you feel good eating it. It has the warm, comforting qualities of a classic chili, but without all the extra fat. It takes a little more Read more