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Whether it's a classic Chilli Con Carne with beef, or a vegetarian version loaded with luscious kidney beans or black beans, a hot bowl of chilli is hard to beat. At its base is a rich tomato sauce spiced with cayenne, cumin, oregano, chilli and garlic, it's a time honoured staple, with endless variations.
Enjoy chilli with rice, or use it to fill tortillas, tacos or quesadillas. We love them ladled onto smashed baked potatoes, and topped with sour cream, cheese and hot sauce. My inclusion of cocoa powder and coffee is not common, but trust me & give it a try! The cocoa mellows the acidity of the tomatoes and adds a smooth, velvety richness. The coffee adds a sharper note and compliments the other spices. While neither ingredient makes the finished dish taste at all like chocolate or coffee, both lend the dish a background complexity that truly makes the recipe sing. The recipe provides all you need for both a vegetarian and beef version.
It's always a good idea to keep a ready-to-go sweet treat on hand for those moments that invariably challenge us between meal times. You know that mid-afternoon slump when you wish some kindly maternal figure would materialise and put you down for a nap? Or you're relaxing after dinner, watching TV, minding your own business when suddenly an ad comes on for a chocolate bar or ice cream and suddenly you absolutely must have something sweet!
These delicious little treats are a cinch to make, and are as nutritious as they are delicious. Flavour variations are practically unlimited. They keep beautifully in the freezer and need just a few minutes at room temperature before they're ready to scoff. |
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