Chili Take 2

Now that everyone has made their chili or at least bought their chili ingredients, let's talk about some other culinary uses for chili.

1. Chili, Chips & Cheese - Grab yourself a bowl of tortilla chips. Sprinkle the desired amount of cheese onto the chips. Top it off with chili. Warm it until the cheese is melted. Tah dah! A scrumptious snack has been created.

2. Chili Baked Potato - Bake a potato (or several if your feeding more than yourself). Slice it down the middle, slice it across like football laces, then give it a squeeze. Now that your baked potato is beautifully opened, top it with chili. Indulge yourself by adding cheese and sour cream. Oh yeah! Now you have a tasty lunch.

3. Layered Chip Dip - Get out your 9 x 11 casserole dish. Spread refried beans until the bottom of the dish is covered. Next spread a layer of sour cream. Add a layer of chili. Follow that with your favorite goodies such as chopped onion, sliced olives, chopped lettuce, dice tomatoes, etc. Top it off with shredded cheese. The next step is very important. Get your bag of tortilla chips and dig in! This is an excellent snack for football parties or any gathering ... or sitting, anytime really.

P.S. If you have been eating chili for a couple of days, for your sake and for the sake of those around you, please consider variety in your diet. Just saying.

Sincerely, Sarah