Soak dry beans 1 hour.

ready in about 190 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dried Great Northern beans
  • boiling water
  • olive oil $
  • kosher salt
  • coarsely chopped onion $
  • coarsely chopped celery $
  • no-salt-added tomato paste
  • water
  • brandy
  • chopped fresh parsley
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • cumin powder
  • chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper
  • soft corn tortillas
  • chopped green onion
  • chopped tomato
  • chopped onion
ready in about two hours; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • crisp corn taco shells
You might need to buy:
  • big pinch of cumin
  • water

Can substitute ground beef for lamb.

ready in about two hours and 20 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground lamb
  • hot sauce
  • ground cumin
  • chili powder
  • dry red wine
  • chopped onion
Belongs to mom2mpr Mom's Chili 

This chili was at many a family function as I grew up. Pair with cornbread for full memories. Can double and triple easily. Freeezes great.

ready in about 255 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • -28 oz. can whole tomatoes in thick tomato puree
  • ground beef

Can skip beef and add another can of beans. Serve with big green salad and baked sweet potatoes.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • tomato sauce
  • pinto beans-drained and mashed
  • 6-8-inch whole wheat tortillas-warmed
  • lettuce or spinich-chopped
  • tomatoes-chopped
  • green onion-sliced
  • salsa shredded cheese
  • taco seasoning
  • extra lean ground beef

Replace chickpeas with white beans.
Double broccoli rabe.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chopped onion
  • crushed red pepper
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese