[M.D. Holloway]

There are many opinions on what makes great Chili. The true Chiliofficinado will tell you that if it has beans then it ain't Chili. OK, I won't argue. I have had great Chili both with and without beans. My Wife is just starting to make decent Chili which she calls Chili Soup - her's has beans and is a bit thin but she has lost her fear of spice and salt so it is starting to taste like a second bowl. (just needs some Jack Cheese and crackers tossed in it to build the consistancy!)

Now Chili can be a stand alone dish, a side dish, a dip for chips and a condiment on burgers and hotdogs. Not many foods can make that claim!

Should Chilli be sans legume? Have a hot zest? be smooth and savory? Only be used as a mian dish? Only have ground beef?

What do you think? And if you have a killer recipe, please share!