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Chipotle-Spiced Sweet Potato Chili

Maris Callahan — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:54:36 +0000

Last month my friend/colleague Trisha and I went to a cooking class at The Chopping Block where we learned how to make a rendition of this chili so I decided to duplicate it with a little of my own flavor. So in turn, I’m gifting you with the best chili ever. Because this chili? Is delicious. Maybe better than delicious. It’s the kind of chili you’re going to think about when you’re not eating it. It’s a spicy, stick-to-your-ribs variation that is packed with fiber and protein so you don’t even have to feel guilty if you eat it with half a bag of tortilla chips (not that I’ve done that…it was um, a friend). Save Print Chipotle-Spiced Sweet Potato Chili Author: Maris Callahan Recipe type: Cooking for a Crowd, Worknight Dinners Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 pound Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed Into ½ Inch Dice 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided 1 whole Onion, Medium Dice 2 cloves Garlic, Rough Chopped 1 Tablespoon Ground Chili Pepper 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Pepper Powder 1 cup Dark Beer 1 can 28 Oz Can Whole Tomatoes 2 whole […]

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Every Vegetable Chili

Maris Callahan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:44:03 +0000

Ever since I moved to Chicago I’ve been fascinated by some of the unusual architecture in the city. It seems that on every corner, in every park there is a different statue – a different interpretation of classic American or modern art. Even though the American Gothic is both awe-inspiring and fascinating (and bone-chillingly creepy. Yeah, I went there) I’m a lot more perplexed by “the bean” (pictured above) in Millennium Park. Actually titled “Cloud Gate” the sculpture is actually a 110-ton series of polished stainless steel plates inspired by liquid mercury. At 66 by 33 feet, it’s the largest sculpture of its kind and offers a mirror image of the city skyline. But this is a food blog, not an art blog or an architecture blog. Even though “the bean” is a noteworthy Chicago landmark, we’re here to talk about a different kind of bean: the kind that mixes well with diced tomatoes, ground beef or turkey and vegetables. To me, chili is a one-pot go-to meal for busy nights. Even though some chili recipes suggest cooking it for hours, I’ve made plenty of chili recipes that are especially suitable for busy weeknights: Classic Turkey Chili, Spicy Chicken Cornbread Chili and White Bean & Apple […]

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Vegetarian Three Bean Chili

Maris Callahan — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0000

I woke up to pouring rain this morning, which immediately reminded me that summer is on its way out, and my favorite season is on its way in. Actually, that’s a lie. My first thought after waking up was more like a continuous trail of colorful four-letter words about the rain pelting against the AC unit outside my window that rudely woke me up prior to my alarm. But since the damp, albeit slightly muggy weather seems to be preparing us for fall, I figured I should be doing the same in the kitchen. Fall is the best season for a lot of reasons, the colorful leaves and the crisp air, to name a few. For me, fall is also when you get pull your biggest, heaviest cookware out from cabinet after a summer of salads and sandwiches. While it’s easy to cook food that you, well, don’t actually have to cook, fall presents the opportunity to tackle new challenges. I had picked up fresh red and green peppers last time I was at the grocery store, probably with the intention of eating them fresh instead of chips or crackers. Since we all know how well the best laid plans […]

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