That's alright...Southerners are OK with the "imitation/flattery" thing...if you want to add "flatulence" to it, we're OK with that as well.;)

hope your jambalaya doesn't taste like paella!

Hehe, I assure you it would never be confused for paella!
Now the Pad Thai I just cooked, however....;)

Can't say I've had Louisiana Chili. :)

You know, I rinsed the beans before throwing them in there; so far I've been quite inoffensive!

Final product looks pretty darn good... but that pre cook photo reminded me a little bit of http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...s/pukeface.gif

Chili is one of those foods that changes depending upon what geographic area that you might be in.... I have heard of people putting applesauce in their chili, now I for one would not think of that as being a proper addition to chili, but without tasting the final product it is hard to knock it without trying it. I suggest you just send each of us a small sample and let us judge for ourselves.:D

Anyone use their dried chilies to make chili powder?

I love chili.

Ever had a chili-cheese omelette with sour cream, green onions and avocado on top?


KT

having moved to the W coast, I'm "down w that"

heard or read recently that l'laya was historically derived from paella - might be in Folse's encyc/cookbook - makes sense to improve on that dish

Try a couple of scoops of chili over last nights leftover mac n cheese.


Quite tasty.

THAT looks more like chili.

Thumbs up!