Bill’s Chili Dip

Ania got this recipe from her father-in-law, Bill Johnson. He used a local canned chili brand called Hypower, which might have been kickstarted by Iowa-based grocery chain Hy-Vee. We all loved their chili (it was great, for a low-rent canned chili), and for a while, they also had canned tamales that were as good as any we have had in contemporary Tex-Mex restaurants. Doesn’t say … Continue reading Bill’s Chili Dip

Vegetarian Chili

Carla, age four, at one of the pianos at Tato and Mamcik’s house Carla’s college roommate and lifelong friend Elise didn’t like to cook much but she occasionally found great recipes. This one makes a spicy, tomatoey chili with wonderful flavor. In Dutch oven, sauté garlic, onion and spices in oil and butter. Add green beans, carrots, celery, and tomato juice; cover and cook for … Continue reading Vegetarian Chili