In theory, you combine the Chili Magic with a can of tomatoes and ground protein, and a pot of chili will be ready for dinner in less than 30 minutes. You can skip rooting around in your pantry for ...

“Chili is a largely a state of mind,” wrote Bill Bridges in “The Great American Chili Book,” and nowhere is that truer than in the spicy world of chili cook-offs, where a champion’s mindset — along ...

Even though chili con carne has its roots in sunny Mexico, it’s also become part of our traditions when in need of some ...

Beans or no beans? Made with beef, chicken or other meat? With toppings such as cheese and corn chips or unadorned? Chili is prepared in lots of varieties, and opinions on what constitutes the best ...

Once upon a time, my high school cafeteria served chili on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a few young hippies sat together to eat bowls of it. We’d talk about Star Trek and how to avoid getting drafted, ...