This popular midwestern dish is also known as Cowboy Beans or Cowboy Calico Beans, but in our family, it was known simply as Calico Beans by the adults or Halloween Beans by the kids. It’s always been our favorite “go-to” dish to serve on Halloween. Serve the beans with a pan of freshly baked warm...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions chopped fine3 carrots1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch cubes6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cumin, ground2 teaspoons coriander seeds, ground2 teaspoons marjoram, fresh chopped2 pounds grass fed ground beef, lean1 ½ pounds scarlet runner beans (or canned red kidney beans) soaked...Read More

A healthy, delicious chili that’s sure to please! Smoky chipotles combined with the earthy-sweetness of pumpkin and assertive spices makes this chili a crowd pleaser, too.   INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 yellow or red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/4...Read More

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of chili when the cooler temperatures of fall arrive! Easy to prepare, it’s the perfect meal for a weekend supper or to feed a crowd on game day! Set out small bowls of chopped onions and grated cheese, your favorite hot sauce and you’re ready to party....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 medium onions, minced 10 lbs. lean beef brisket, finely chopped 1/4 cup oil 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs. ground pork 7 ounces whole green chiles, minced 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 lb. whole tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 ounce...Read More