Chili - from ordinary to extraordinary

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Chili - from ordinary to extraordinary
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Mon, 11-17-2008 - 11:32am
We're having a chili cookoff tomorrow at the gym. Please give me ideas for "secret" ingredients that will make mine stand out from the rest!




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Registered: 07-15-2008
Mon, 11-17-2008 - 12:22pm

Beer


Honey


White Beans


Venison / Bison, if you can find this meat in your area


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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 11-17-2008 - 12:30pm
Unsweetened cocoa powder or instant coffee granules

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 11-17-2008 - 5:39pm
hmmm...I like chipotle in mine. And of course beer.
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Registered: 03-30-2003
Tue, 11-18-2008 - 2:59pm
I use Masa as a thickener and it adds a nice corn undertone (like chili and corn bread).