Sampling my chili. Its hot as in spicy!

My chili turned out excellent.  It has now thickened and is ready to eat.

Cherry Almond Cocoa Clusters

You have to try this tasty treat from Ellie Krieger.  I have made this before and they are fabulous!



The show is Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger.  This is a favorite show and the only cooking show I record.  I have learned so much from this show.  Ellie teaches you how take the "old classics" and make them healthier. 
She shows you what you have in stock in your pantry and break the myths of foods we were taught to believe are "bad. 

Eating healthy does not have to be expensive. I believe its all in the way you shop. 

One of my goals is stock up my pantry with healthy choices and ingredients.  I will be posting my progress in the coming months.

Let me know if you have healthy changes in your diet.

Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili is a favorite in my house.  My father started making this spicy chili long ago and it has become a favorite among my friends.  When Dom comes to stay with me, I cook up a batch for him.

The chili has a spicy tasty that sets it apart from regular chili.  If you eat it on the first day it can be HOT.  I prefer to eat it on the second day because by then it has mellowed out.  I cook it in a crock pot for several hours then put in refrigerator to cool.

I like to serve it with an iceberg lettuce salad with cool cucumber ranch dressing.  I love the hot and the cold mixing.

My father uses the spice mix and that is the easiest way to make it.  Just add your beans, meat and toppings.  It is served with spaghetti noodles and topped with cheddar cheese.

I found a recipe that sounds good and is on the healthy side.

Go here for recipe
Budget Recipe Challenge | WholeFoodsMarket.com 

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