Brrrrr, it's cold out! When the weather makes your bones cold, you know it's time to get out a big pot (or crockpot) so you can make yourself a big bowl of chili. I love chili. And this is coming from a vegetarian! When it comes to making chili, here are a few tips to consider when making your favorite chili recipe: -Soak your bean mix (I use Goya 15-bean mix) overnight. Although this step isn't necessary, especially if using a pressure cooker, soaking the beans will decrease overall cooking time (without sacrificing flavor) and will make beans more digestible (reducing gas/bloating). -To enhance the flavor of chili , s autée onions, mushrooms, peppers and garlic in a skillet before adding to the pot. You can still add raw veggies but this step will really take the flavors up a notch. -Season early. Although it's hard to know how much herbs and spices to add to give the chili the right flavor (without it being overloaded), you are l...
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