Halloween Chili
(Thu Nov 01, 2007) [/Misc] #
Every Halloween after all the kids have sufficiently ransacked the neighborhood, the porch lights go dark and everyone meets up for the traditional chili cookoff. It tends to dissipate the effects of the sugar rush, and it's a welcomed relief from the cold. Plus it's a great way to catch up on the neighborhood gossip, so they tell me. I go to taste all the chilis.
This year they had an official chili guide printed. The recipes aren't recorded anywhere that I know of, but the guide was there to warn your taste buds. I snagged a copy of the guide because I liked the names and creativity.
#1: Killer Chili * The one that started this madness... * Contains bacon, beef, and pickled cactus #2: Merrle's Chicken Tortilla Soup * Served for 2-3 Halloweens #3: Bean Chili * A repeat favorite for the past 3 years * Contains kidney, black, and pork & beans #4: Traditional Green Chili * New this year! #5: Mescalero Chili * New this year! * Contains ham, roast, sausage * Has NO chili powder or cumin #6: Bad Attitude Chili (Texas style) * New this year! * Contains beer, bourbon, and baker's chocolate * Also has smoked paprika (weird, we know...)
They were all outstanding. The Traditional Green Chili was my fav this year, with Bad Attitude Chili coming in a close second.
