 Firehouse Chili - 2017 winner Hormel Chili’s American’s Best Firehouse Chili Contest
Louisiana firefighter Jeremy Chauvin dedicated the recipe to his brother, Spencer. a local fire chief who died while on the job in 2016. The actual chili recipe comes from Chauvin’s mom, and adds a New Orleans twist to a classic red chili. The ground beef, spices, and tomatoes are combined with a dark roux, made from butter and flour cooked until the mixture goes a deep shade of brown. The roux is mixed with “trinity,” a mix of bell peppers, onions, and celery native to Louisiana, then added into the chili. Recipe declares as prepared below serves 8 people. That is a VERY generous serving! Ingredients: For the chili mixture 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 pounds ground beef 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon white or cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 tablespoons steak sauce (or soy sauce) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 ½ cups diced tomatoes 1 cup ketchup 2 cups tomato sauce 1 ½ cups tomato paste 1-2 cups V-8 juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Hot sauce to taste. For the roux mixture 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 3 stalks celery, diced 2 bell peppers, diced (this used red and yellow jarred roasted peppers) 1 white onion, diced 2 shallots, diced ( this used an additional onion instead) 3 cloves garlic, finely diced Cooking Instructions:1. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown ground beef. 2. Drain beef; return to Dutch oven. Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes. 3. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter is foamy, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until fully incorporated. Whisk until the mixture reaches a dark brown color. 4. Add diced celery, bell peppers, onion, shallots, and garlic. Stir to fully combine. 5. Uncover the chili mixture, and add roux with vegetables. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, V-8 juice and apple cider vinegar. Bring up to a simmer and serve hot. Taste and add hot sauce to taste. 6. Enjoy with cheese, sour cream, chips, on a burger, or any other way you want!
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Fennel tastes like a cross between onion and celery with a dash of licorice, and is perfect in salads, dips, soups, and more. Though it may look like an onion, it’s actually part of the carrot family, and when cooked, it becomes tender and even a little sweet. It is also a great source of vitamin C, and it’s loaded with antioxidants to boot.
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This is a quick , easy and very versatile recipe. As long as you start with the three key ingredients – corn, peaches and tomatoes – you can make it to the spiciness you desire. It can be pureed, as in recipe below, or left chopped for a chunky salsa.
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3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved 3 cups arugula 1 cup sliced red onion 2 pounds watermelon, cubed 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes Directions Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, arugula, and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the watermelon and feta cheese to serve. Ingredients
2 medium sweet red peppers 2 medium sweet yellow peppers 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce or pasta sauce, divided 1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage 3/4 cup uncooked instant rice 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional Crumbled blue cheese, optional Directions
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NOTE: Can be made ahead, left 24 hours to chill. Keeps 3-4 days in the fridge.
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1 ¼ pounds ground meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups chicken broth 6 bell peppers Directions
 MARA’S GLUTEN-FREE POTATO PIZZA
Serves 4 Time: 1½ hours 1¼ to 1½ lbs. yellow potatoes (3 cups boiled & chopped) 7 oz. sliced smoked scamorza* cheese ½ cup gluten-free brown rice flour ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon of salted capers, rinsed and dried ½ teaspoon of dried oregano 12 fresh basil leaves 12 pitted and sliced Taggiasche olives Extra virgin olive oil Salt
*Scamorza cheese is a smoked white semi-soft cheese. It is possible to substitute with a good, well-drained mozzarella. Variations:
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Crust:* 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and rolling out ¼ teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons very cold butter, (1 stick), cut into ¼ “ small pieces 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water Caramelized Onions: large Spanish or yellow onions, sliced stem to root in ¼ inch thick 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon good green olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon of water Tart: 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon cold water ½ to ¾ cup soft goat cheese, room temperature 2½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 lbs heirloom tomatoes, sliced ½ inch thick, if using cherries, halve. 12 large and 24 small fresh basil leaves, whole 9 inch tart pan with removable rim Caramelized Onions:
 Ardian Gill Serves: 6
3 large bell peppers 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 6 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, sliced ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 10 large eggs 7 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 6 ounces thickly sliced ham, cut crosswise into strips Country-style bread slices toasted
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STEW 3 tablespoons green olive oil, divided 2 cups sliced shallots 2 large cloves garlic, slightly crushed 2 lbs. mixed mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced about ½ inch thick (Portobello, Shiitake and Cremini, work well together) 2 cups diced & drained tomatoes, fresh, frozen or canned 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon fresh sage, shredded ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste, plus more if required Salt & pepper to taste ¼ cup shredded parsley POLENTA 1 cup instant polenta 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (see brand instructions) Salt to taste
 Note: This is a double batch and will easily feed 35-40 people.
Ingredients Olive oil 3 Cups Chopped Onions 12-15 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped 3 Cups Chopped Carrots 3 Cups Chopped Celery 1/2 Head Green Cabbage, cut into coarse chunks 2 28 oz. cans of chopped tomatoes 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cans pureed tomatoes ½ can tomato paste 4 containers vegetable broth 3 cups Northern white beans, cooked 4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 4 Tbsp. Basil 2 Tbsp. Oregano 2 Tbsp. ground Thyme 2 Tbsp. dried Rosemary 4 whole Bay Leaves Salt & Pepper to taste 1 to 2 Tbsp. Red Pepper flakes Directions
You can also add meat or shrimp to make the soup a little more robust.  Louisiana firefighter Jeremy Chauvin dedicated the recipe to his brother, Spencer. a local fire chief who died while on the job in 2016. The actual chili recipe comes from Chauvin’s mom, and adds a New Orleans twist to a classic red chili. The ground beef, spices, and tomatoes are combined with a dark roux, made from butter and flour cooked until the mixture goes a deep shade of brown. The roux is mixed with “trinity,” a mix of bell peppers, onions, and celery native to Louisiana, then added into the chili. Recipe declares as prepared below serves 8 people. That is a VERY generous serving! Ingredients: For the chili mixture 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 pounds ground beef 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon white or cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 tablespoons steak sauce (or soy sauce) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 ½ cups diced tomatoes 1 cup ketchup 2 cups tomato sauce 1 ½ cups tomato paste 1-2 cups V-8 juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Hot sauce to taste. For the roux mixture 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 3 stalks celery, diced 2 bell peppers, diced (this used red and yellow jarred roasted peppers) 1 white onion, diced 2 shallots, diced ( this used an additional onion instead) 3 cloves garlic, finely diced Cooking Instructions :1. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown ground beef. 2. Drain beef; return to Dutch oven. Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes. 3. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter is foamy, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until fully incorporated. Continue to whisk until the mixture reaches a dark brown color. 4. Add diced celery, bell peppers, onion, shallots, and garlic. Stir to fully combine. 5. Uncover the chili mixture, and add roux with vegetables. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, V-8 juice and apple cider vinegar. Bring up to a simmer and serve hot. Taste and add hot sauce to taste. 6. Enjoy with cheese, sour cream, chips, on a burger, or any other way you want!  Serves 4
2 medium eggplant 12 oz. chopped pancetta 1 small clove of garlic, pressed or minced 1 leek, white part only, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup bell peppers, diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons shredded parsley
 This soup is literally left over panzanella salad. Add all the salad ingredients to a pot. Add sufficient liquid to be able to cook/simmer the soup for 20 minutes. Puree in batches. Eat room temperature or hot. Freezes well.
There are a variety of recipes for panzanella salad, with the basic ingredients being tomatoes and slightly stale bread cubes. The recipe tasting version included summer vegetables and was dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetable broth was used for the broth. Ingredients for salad Zucchini cut into 1 inch pieces Tomatoes cut into 1 inch pieces Thinly sliced red onion Fresh corn kernels French bread baguettes, slightly stale, cubed Fresh mozzarella cheese pearls Dressing: Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Minced garlic Italian seasoning Salt and coarsely ground pepper 
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 to 3 shallots, minced 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed ½ bell pepper, diced 15 to 20 shredded basil leaves, or 6 tablespoons basil sprouts ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine 6 small sprigs of basil or a few sprouts for garnish
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1 tablespoon good green olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 6 to 8 ramps, stem and bulb minced, leaves separated and slice lengthwise 1 cup dry white wine 12 oz. firm mushrooms, sliced 2 cups diced tomatoes, drained 10 - 12 oz. zoodles, approximately 3 small to medium zucchini, spiralized Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large eggplant, sliced thickly and vertically Spray olive oil 2 -3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thickly ¾ lb. crumbled feta cheese 1 small red bell pepper, chopped and pureéd 1 cup diced tomato ⅓ cup shredded mint
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1½ pounds green beans, washed and trimmed 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil* (just enough to coat the beans), plus for serving 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced ¾ teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup Parmesan cheese ¾ lb. penne or rigatoni pasta
You may substitute olive oil if desired. *Depending on the moisture released by the vegetables, you may wish to add a tad more oil at the point of serving
Serves: 2 2 large Portobello mushrooms, de-stems and cleaned 2 tablespoons parsley or basil, minced, divided 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced ½ cup ground beef, pork or sausage meat 1 extra large firm tomato, sliced thickly ½ cup shredded mozzarella Good green olive oil Salt & pepper to taste
 Serves: 3 or 4
3-4 garlic scapes, diced ¼ to ½ cup chopped ham 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 stalks asparagus, sliced into ½ inch pieces 2 tablespoons melted butter 8 large eggs ½ cup milk Salt & pepper to taste – take care if ham is salty ⅓ to ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 -9 to 10 inch ceramic/glass quiche dish or pie plate
* If the cheese is put on too early it sinks to the bottom and stays there. |
