“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 ...

1. Make the Chile Base: Place the dried chiles, such as ancho or pasilla, in a dry Dutch oven and toast briefly, until ...

This Instant Pot Chili recipe is full of meaty goodness in this easy to make recipe that utilizes the hottest kitchen ...

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, ...