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Today, my good friend and champagne-sipping partner Chloe expressed that she's been playing with chili recipes to find one she really likes. So I've decided to post one of my old school recipes for her, and for all of you. Chili isn't just for tailgates. Chili is for families, friends, chilly weather, and everything that is made better with a hug. Yeah, I fucking said it. Chili is a warm, cozy hug. So try this recipe and get yourself a hug. Oh, and read the recipe before you get all of the ingredients out. What ya need: 2.5 lbs of quality sirloin, cubed in 1/4 inch cubes (ground sirloin works too)  14 ounces of beef stock 14 ounces of chicken broth 1 eight-ounce can of tomato sauce 1/2 of a small onion, finely diced 3 large clove of garlic, finely chopped or mashed 3/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons of spicy red chili powder 5 tablespoons of dark chili powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 3 teaspoons of ground cumin 1 tablespoon of light roast coffee 1 stan...

Tailgates are often places with nothing really all that healthy for people trying to eat right. So, I dug into my files and found this for those of you who are looking for a tasty change in pace at your next tailgate! Enjoy! What ya need: 2/3 lb of chicken 1 egg 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper 1/2 of a medium yellow onion 1 teaspoon of coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon of dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt Ok, so: In a food processor, finely cut the chicken and set aside. Finely shop the onion and bell pepper. Mix the chicken with all of the other ingredients in a bowl until well-incorporated. Form this mixture into 2 patties. You can refrigerate these for about 2 days. When you're ready to cook, grill over medium coals or pan fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot!

It's football season. In hand, it's tailgating season! Everyone seems to have a favorite tailgating recipe, and I have a few favorites myself. Here's a really easy one for you t share with your friends and family this weekend! What ya need: 8 to 10 country-style pork ribs, a slab or so, cut apart 1 bottle ketchup, (16-oz.) 1 package dry onion soup mix 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper  1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ok, so- Under a broiler, lightly brown the ribs. This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. In a separate, small pot, combine all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes. Now, put the ribs and the sauce in the Crock Pot for 8-10 hours, on the low setting.