There are as many types of chilis as there are…well, chiles.  My version of chili has come together from different sources and the amounts given are flexible.  This is pretty much the core, or the “bones”, of the chili I’ve been making for years.   As I’ve discovered new flavors along the way, they’ve found their way into the soup pot.  Some have stayed, some have wandered off to return later and some have run away, screaming, never to return.   I add beans; we like beans in our chili, but if you don’t, then leave them out.  Chili is perfect for large get-togethers like Super Bowl parties…make a chili bar! Continue reading →