“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 ...

Chili is a great way to make use of pantry staples, but this ingredient often gets overlooked. It's best to add when you want a burst of delicious umami.

1. Brown the beef: Heat an 8-quart stockpot over medium-high. Add beef and brown, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain, leaving about ¼ cup of fat in the pot, ...

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, ...

MERRILLVILLE — Man's Man Chili is now for kids, too! The Crown Point based chili company will be hosting the third annual NWI & I-65 chili cook-off this weekend, and this year, for the first time, it ...