The Beginning!

My 1st blog! I have mentioned to many of you that this was an idea of mine to keep us in touch and drooling. I have had a curious obsession and interest in cooking since I was young and I sure do like to eat (especially when its made for me). This Blog is for OUR ideas and creations in the kitchen. I would like a combined effort from all of you family and friends to add your culinary ups and downs. Share your advice, Play with your food, and then BLOG! Blogging is a horrible word so think of it as food critiquing or a food journal. As soon as we get enough people using it, your recipe book will be full. You will also have a easier time deciding what to make throughout the week. The average American spends $163.5 a week on food. The reason why is because they just pick items and do not plan. This blog will hopefully help you plan your recipes for the week and also inspire us all to try what you made. My wife and I each week switch off who is cooking and try different recipes from various cookbooks. We both have very distinct and different palates, her's is simple with many flavors and usually vegetarian, while mine leans towards hearty and homestyle. There are many types of palates out there especially in our circles of friends and family. Sweet to Sour, Light to Heavy, European to Asian, Winter to Summer, Party or Dinner for One. This Blog will hopefully bring ideas and recipes from all these palates and let us explorer and adventure. This blog is mainly for me because I miss all of you and want to hear from you but I thought this idea would be a great experience. Hope to hear and see things from all of you!

Love,
Chad..der Box

Monday, February 22, 2010

{ mexican chili }

Ingredients
  • 2 lb. ground meat {beef, or turkey for a lighter taste}
  • 2 packages taco seasoning
  • 2 cans kidney beans {drained and rinsed}
  • 2 cans black beans {drained and rinsed}
  • 1 can pinto beans {you guessed it it...drained and rinsed}
  • 1 can corn
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans tomato sauce
  • 1-2 cans green chilies (depending on how spicy you like it)
  • 3/4 cup water
*all cans are standard 15 oz. size {except the chilies of course}

Brown the meat and drain grease. Add taco seasoning as if you were preparing taco meat filling. Add all other ingredients and use taco seasoning to reach desired taste. Simmer for 30 minutes and viola! This chili is super tasty and filling! I always keep the ingredients in stock, because it's so easy and such a hit. It also tastes great to serve with crushed corn chips, sour cream, cheese, and/or cornbread.

From our family to yours,
Enjoy! <3

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