Baby it’s Cold Outside-Sister #3
In less than three weeks I will be heading south to the warmth of my home-away-from-home, Isla Mujeres Mexico.
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I am so blessed that I get to spend a good portion of the winter in my happy place. You see, I HATE WINTER! And unfortunately I was born in a place aptly nicknamed WINTERPEG. We have been very fortunate to have had a very mild winter so far, but the cold is now upon us. With the wind it’s -35 this morning. So today I’ll share the recipe for the most soul warming dish I know, chili. Funny name for a cozy dish.
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The other night I was with my niece, and her two adorable children (my honorary grand babies) and she had made a crockpot of chili con carne. It was so delicious. The warm spices and the melting cheddar cheese on top. It reminded me that I should likely make a pot of my chili before I head off to Mexico. My house sitter is vegetarian and my favourite chili recipe happens to be vegan.
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This dish was first made for me by my sweet friend Betty on a midwinter trip to the cabin. This dish has it all, it’s economical, nutritious, easy to make. And most importantly, it’s delicious. Stay warm and enjoy!
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Out-of-this-world Vegan Chili
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion
1 carrot 1 red pepper
3 cloves of garlic 1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans 1 can plum tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup salsa
2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil
12 oz package Yves Veggie Ground Round (optional)
Method
Clean and dice onion, carrot, pepper and press garlic. Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion and cook till translucent, about 3 minutes. Add carrot, red pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa and spices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Crumble and add the package of veggie ground round and heat through. I make mine without the meat substitute.
Kath’s quote: “Tension translates to your guests. They’ll have a much better time having chili and baked potatoes than they would if you did roast duck with a wild cherry sauce and then had to lie down and cry for a while.”-Nigella Lawson
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Love never fails.