Last Friday I attended the Hillstreet Ward Hoedown sponsored by the elders quorum. It was a night of rural frivolity and country dance but the highlight was the chili cook-off. I initially made my chili out of the kindness of my heart as I took the term "chili cook-off" to actually mean "Please bring chili so the people will have something to eat." In accordance with this understanding I rustled through the cupboards looking for Chili-like ingredients. This is what I came up with:
Chili Cook-Off Winning Recipe
1/2 lb ground turkey browned with Red Onion
1-can kidney beans
1-can pinto beans
2-cans of stewed tomatoes with peppers
1 pack Kroger Chili Seasoning
1/4 pkg of Ranch dressing mix
I felt a little guilty winning considering that much of the taste came from the Kroger Chili seasoning but there were no rules that disqualified one from using store bought seasonings. The real reason I won is probably because my friend Amy's chili was gone by the time the judge tasted the chili and there may have been some color discrimination as Amy brought White Chili- whatever that is- and I think the judge was looking for a more traditional chili recipes.
My prize was the hat I am wearing in these picture. Notice how I got the country western cowboy hat while the runner's up had to settle for the outback, down under hats. All Hail the Chili Cook-off Winner!
6 comments:
Congrats on the win. I still think that Amy's would have won, had there been any left for the judges to taste. Also, mine would have placed if there wasn't an obvious anti-vegetable bias. ;)
I'm feeling very good about the fact that the unfairness of the chili cookoff is making the rounds of the ward blogosphere. But your chili was really good. As was Jonathan's. And Brady's. And Jake's. And anyone else's who might read this blog who I want to remain my friend.
Really, though, kudos to you for the innovative use of ranch dressing :) I thought that was a nice touch.
Will you send me a packet of Kroger chili mix so that I can create my own here?
Congrats on the win...another hidden talent unveiled!
Yee-haw. I wish I coulda had some of that ther good tastin stuff. Congrats.
just wanted you to know that you crack me up! i thought i'd take a look at your blog and read the last couple of entries. thanks for making me laugh. i'll know were to find a quick pick-me-up.
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