cincinnati chili :: vegetarian style

if you have ever been to cincinnati, ohio,

then you have most likely tried

- cincinnati chili -

a little-known regional specialty.

a chili like no other.

back in the early 80's,

my family moved from orange county
to cincinnati.
we were immediate chili fans,

frequenting skyline & gold star.

now that i'm all grown up and far from cincinnati,

i order the chili spice mix by the case.

{you can order it here}

my kids, who have never even been to ohio,

love cincinnati chili.

to make it,

i combine the spice mix with

water, tomato paste,

and veggie crumbles {in lieu of meat}.

the chili simmers for a couple hours.

i heat the beans {"pinquintos"},

cook the spaghetti,

grate the cheese,

slice the bread,

mince the onions.

here's how i serve it:

1. spaghetti

2. chili

3. beans

4. cheddar cheese {grated "skinny"}

5. onions & bread 

it is a family favorite,
and i make it my personal mission to
share the love and convert my friends.
{perhaps YOU are one such friend.}

want the wiki-lowdown on cincinnati chili?
look here.

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