My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili

This was my grandmother’s favorite chili, and every time she decided she wanted to make it, she would call me in Texas and ask me my recipe. After too many ingredients, she would just laugh and make me promise I’d make it for her the next time I would see her!

Actually, I could have called it Mom’s Favorite, My Niece’s Favorite, My Husband’s Favorite…LOL…Delicious! ~ Kimberly Edwards

Type: Main
Serve With: Freshly baked French or Italian bread, or Sweet Corn Bread
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs, but it tastes better the day after when all the flavors have combined.
Yield: 1 large stock pot full

Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Carrots – Sliced
2 cups Celery – Sliced
2 cups Onions – Chopped
2 cups Bell Peppers – Any color – Chopped
4 cloves Garlic – Minced
2 cans Tomato Paste
2 jars Whole Tomatoes – Or 2 large cans (28 fl oz)
2 Bay Leaves
2 tbsp Instant Coffee
20 g Dark Chocolate – Not milk chocolate, but semi-sweet or baker’s chocolate
1/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 bottle Beer
2 shots Tequila
10 cups Beans – Cooked – I use at least 5 different kinds, but always make sure to use red kidney and pinto beans – Take your pick.
2 cobs Corn – Fresh, boiled & cut off cob
2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Oregano
1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Cajun Seasoning – I prefer Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
1/4 tsp Chili Powder – If you like it hot, add more, but gradually.

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How to Cook Beans from Scratch

I don’t know what all the fuss about cooking beans from scratch is about!

Well, it’s not rocket science as long as you follow a few simple tips…

Tips:
1. Be sure to soak your beans overnight in plenty of water.

2. Don’t put anything acidic into the water! Why? It increases the cooking time…Not sure exactly why, but it’s not worth it. What’s acidic? Lemon/lime juice, hot sauce, vinegar

3. Don’t put any Read more

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Kicked Up Sweet Cornbread for the Bread Machine

Corn Bread is a Southern American staple with spicy food…Therefore, it is a serious staple in our household, as we love all of that spicy food. This is a family fave as EVERYONE loves it! Enjoy!
~ Kimberly Edwards

Type: Bread
Serve With: Chili, Gumbo, Stews, Soup, Meatloaf
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs, 30 min on Sweet Bread Cycle
Yield: 1 loaf

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Freshly Baked Organic Sprouted Grain Bread from A&P

If you live in Canada, you know what the A&P is…It is one of our grocery stores chains (Atlantic & Pacific, if you didn’t realize)…

As you know, I am a bread baking FREAK…LOL…I make fresh bread at home in our bread machine at least 3 times per week.

However, when I’m in a rush or just don’t feel like it, I will go to the grocery store and find something tasty & healthy as a substitute.

This is my 2nd time trying their freshly baked Premiere Moisson Organic Sprouted Grain Bread, and I am singing their praises.

This stuff is really delicious. It is packed with some amazing grains that give such an amazing taste and hearty texture.

I even love it all by itself, without butter or anything else.

It slices really well and is covered with seeds on the top…I love that! It works well for sandwiches and for Read more

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The Natural at Pizza Hut

I just caught wind of a great idea Pizza Hut has been testing on Dallas, Texas residents this summer in anticipation of releasing it the rest of the nation.

The pizza I’m speaking of is called “The Natural”.

What does that mean?

Well, Pizza Hut is trying to answer the call of people that are trying to eat healthier and more naturally.

Okay, how does that relate to pizza then?

The Natural features a multi-grain pizza crust, organic sauce made from vine-ripened tomatoes and mozzarella cheese free from artificial chemicals, colors and flavors.

Toppings for The Natural are natural too, including sliced Italian Sausage, marinated Roma tomatoes and fire-roasted red peppers on the new “Rustica”…or, you can choose from among other natural toppings including pepperoni, mushrooms, pineapples, green peppers, red onions and diced tomatoes.

Well, it’s about time, right? Every little bit counts…

Very true…The Natural pizza will even be served Read more

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