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Gimme an I! Gimme a L! Gimme an I! What’s that spell?!

OK — who else is excited for FOOTBALL SEASON! From the excitement in the crisp, fall air to the layered hoodies snuggling underneath a quilted blanket, every single thing about a football game makes my heart flutter. With football comes the other colors and flavors of fall that I look forward to all year, so it’s no surprise that I associate this sport with everything that’s good in the world.

An element not to be forgotten of course, is THE FOOD!

My favorite being — CHILI. Dust off those crock-pots, people, it’s time.

You’ll need:

• 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (or your favorite vegetarian option – this recipe tastes great without meat, too)
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder (add more if you like it extra SPICY!)

Saute onions until tender. Add ground turkey and tomato. Cook until turkey is cooked through. Set aside.

Mix remaining ingredients in the crock pot. Add turkey mixture.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours.

You’ll love the way this chili makes your whole house smell delicious!

I like to put out bowls with fun ‘toppings’ for the chili, such as…

• Shredded cheese
• Oyster crackers
• Tortilla chips
• Chopped onions

Enjoy as your cheer on your hometeam!

Image credit: businessweek.com

8 Responses to “Make it – Gimme a C! Gimme a H! …”

1. allijag said:

   I can give you and “O-H” –

   Posted on August 31, 2009 at 11:11 am | Reply
2. Jenny said:

   when football season comes around my dad makes his infamous chili at least once a week – it’s a classic!

   Posted on August 31, 2009 at 11:58 am | Reply
3. K said:

   Two words: walking taco! That made my HS football games!

   Posted on August 31, 2009 at 12:18 pm | Reply
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