The Cardiologist's Wife

Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam. I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out. It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days. The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards! Have you exercised lately? With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again. If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it. Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal. The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro. My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten. It's time for a health reality check. First of all, how is your health lately? If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful? Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart. Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation? If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect. But Read the full post…

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Basic Chili Recipe

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 25, 2012 ][ In Soup ]

Just a short post today. First I want to announce that I will only be posting once a week for awhile. I have several projects to get done before the end of the year and need every minute I can find.

Second, I want to share my basic chili recipe today. Today the temperature is in the low 80′s but tomorrow the high will only be in the mid 50′s and the lows will dip into the 30′s over the weekend. Quite a change. You will want something to warm you up but not take too long to make. Everyone needs a good chili recipe and this is a great basic that you can change to suit your tastes. It is the best chili recipe I’ve found because it appeals to everyone. You can easily expand it to feed a crowd or halve it to feed 1 or 2. Get the ingredients and whip up a double batch; some to eat now and some to freeze for later.

Chili Con Carne

1 medium onion, chopped

1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced

2 lbs. ground meat, your choice

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 to 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3/4 tsp. salt

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup red wine

2 tsp. to 2 Tbsp. chili powder

Brown meat, onion and garlic. Drain fat and rinse. Return to pot and add remaining ingredients except beans. Simmer one hour or longer. Use more or less chili powder according to your taste. I use more. If you’d like it spicier, add chipolte chili powder or salsa style roasted tomatoes. Serve as is or with chips, rice, shredded cheese or cooked spaghetti.