They are predicting rain here in most of MA and the New England area for most of the weekend. Sounds like a good weekend to stay inside and knock off some of the things on my to do list.
First thing in the morning is to get a batch of chili going in the crock pot. Well... not the actual first thing in the morning as there are bodily functions that need to be tended to first.
But early in the morning I'll brown some ground beef and stew meat for the meat portion of the chili. Sweat some onion, garlic, and toss that into the crock pot. Add some crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add a can of Rotell diced tomatoes with jalapenos. As for chili seasonings that would be chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, coca powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper at different amounts then let slow cooker it do it's job. I sample it along the way. Usually add a pinch or two of sugar too.
A couple hours close to the end I'll add some black beans and kidney beans. Some folks out there would scold me for adding beans but I still add use both meat and beans in my chili. It works for me and those that have had like it too so I have no urge to change the basics (although I do tweak it now and again to make it more spicy... I like food that makes your head sweat).
I haven't made a nice and spicy curry dish in a few months. I love me some spicy curry. I'll have to add that to the "Gotta Do" list. I really wish we had a Thai place in town.
