For Ancho Chile Puree: Toast the ancho chiles in a dry saute pan or cast iron pan. Once they are fragrant, put in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Boil them until soft for about 15 minutes. Let ...

Now that we’re squarely in October, observers of National Chili Month can get down to business. Yes, chili is one of those foods so revered that it gets a whole month of honor rather than just a day.

Houston chef Bryan Caswell doesn't mess around when it comes to making authentic Texas chili con carne. This meaty dish is loaded with ground chuck, bacon and smoky chiles. Staying true to his Texas ...

Chili — the renowned stewy, spicy dish — is an American staple. It is believed to have been developed by cattle drivers in the Southwest back in the late 1800s, possibly even before then. When you say ...

I’m sure it’s my Texas upbringing, but I never trust a chili recipe that doesn’t pack some heat. Generally, I’m not as much of a purist about the dish as I once was; moving to a plant-based diet will ...

Chili con carne, better known as chili for short, was named Official State Dish of Texas back in the late 1970s. Why chili and not barbecue or steak? According to Paul Burka, political writer, food ...

I never trust a chili recipe that doesn’t pack some heat. Generally, I’m not as much of a purist about the dish as I once was; moving to a plant-based diet will do that to you, especially when it ...