Monday, February 11, 2008

For those chili winter nights

Boston winters can be brutal. People around here invest a serious amount of time trying to master the art of walking on ice, only to be blown over by a gust of wind. And although there's no way to escape the cold outside, you can seek out warmth in the kitchen by cooking up a pot of chili.

Chef Tyler Florence, host of the Food Network's Food 911, turns up the heat with his Texas Chili recipe.

The recipe, which calls for shredded beef, two cans of whole tomatoes, three types of peppers, a hefty blend of spices and chocolate, helps to make a hearty chili with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Try Tyler's Texas Chili on a bed of tortilla chips with Vermont cheddar cheese sprinkled on top, or even try serving it up with Stoned Wheat Thins and Montrachet goat cheese!

To view this and other Tyler Florence recipes, visit foodnetwork.com or tune into his show, Food 911, Thursdays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Thanks to Tyler Florence for creating such a manly dish. And even more thanks to Will Liberis for keeping me well fed!

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