September 17, 2015
Saying goodbye to the warm weather is a lot less painful when you start to realize all of the great things that come back into season, especially when it comes to meal time.
Perhaps no food better captures the full spectrum of flavors than chili, which can be made with various meat and/or vegetable choices, spices, sauces and cheeses. Whether you're aiming for spicy, savory or sweet, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for your cooking adventure.
Here are five creative chili recipes to get your autumn season started in the right direction. Click on the headline to get the recipe.
This special Mexican-style chili recipe was assembled by Philadelphia firefighter Cecilia Ortiz, featuring an assortment of spicy ingredients that will set your mouth on fire. With chorizo, ground beef, bacon, salsa, two types of beans, and Monterey Jack, you will get your fill and more.
For a perfect blend of savory and sweet, this Real Simple recipe, designed for a slow cooker, is a great healthy alternative to some of the heavier varieties of chili. Serve it with sour cream, sliced scallions and sliced radishes.
Seafood is an underrated ingredient in chili, but throwing in some shrimp provides a different texture to the always dependable dish. Prepared with poblano pepper, onion and kidney beans, the touch of cumin, dry basil and chili pepper gives it some added kick.
In keeping with the season, we would be remiss not to include a pumpkin-based chili. Cook with Mexican lager and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and this recipe is sure to make a satisfying meal.
If you're looking for something a bit heartier on those chilly nights, this beef and dark beer chili recipe makes for the perfect comfort meal.
Maybe you want to skip meat altogether and opt for an ensemble of beans. This cinnamon-tinged 5-bean chili recipe, courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, will remind you why garden variety can be a positive description.
Going for something lighter and healthier? Try this spicy chili, which takes a North African twist with cinnamon and harissa. Add lean ground turkey to complement the lamb.
