Originally posted Sep 24, 2009 on old blog. Long before Texas became a U.S. state, the “Chili Queens” of San Antonio would sell their chilies from outdoor kettles in the old Military square. A Bowl of Red – Chili lovers are often surprised to learn that the famous southern Texas Bowl of Red is often made without tomatoes, and beans […]
Originally posted Sep 22, 2009 on old blog. OK, so winter will come back around – I’ve got several “bricks” of good chili set up in the freezer – what’s next? How about a Chili Pot Pie INGREDIENTS: thaw out your chili to fit in the deep pie plate, casserole or small dutch oven 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup […]
Originally posted Sep 22, 2009 on old blog. In keeping with the title of this blog – thought I would address “Texas style” chili.. There are at least 100 towns and cities that try to lay claim to being the birthplace of chili – half of them are in old Mexico – but one of the most popular legends about […]
Originally posted Sep 22, 2009 on old blog. One of the great things about good chili is that it goes with just about anything else you want to put on the table, or for that matter, pour it over. Everybody has heard about “chili fries” thanks to all the fast food places adding it to their menu, but one of […]
Originally posted Sep 22, 2009 on old blog. Papa’s basic Chili that won’t kill little kids nor permanently alienate the neighbor’s wife. I suggest reading the whole thing carefully first before you get started. Ingredients: 1 6-Pack of cheap near ice cold beer (I like MGD for this purpose) 2 thick tri-tip steaks to hand grind or 2 lbs coarse […]