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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Throw a Chili Cook-Off!

Chili cooks have one thing in common: They all think their recipe is the best. We can sit around and debate the fundamentals (beans or no beans, hot or not, chicken or beef) forever, but there's really only one way to settle the score: an old-fashioned chili cook-off. By the end of the night, everyone will leave full and happy—and someone will go home with bragging rights.

Every Day with Rachael Ray Chili Cook-Off Party

Every Day with Rachael Ray Chili Cook-Off Party

WHAT TO SERVE

Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili »
Cornbread with Honey Butter »
Apple and Celery Slaw with Blue Cheese Dressing »
Banana Chocolate Cones »   






Chili Cook-Off Score Cards

Chili Cook-Off Score Cards

HOW TO KEEP SCORE

1. Assign each chili a letter—this is a blind tasting!

2. Evaluate color and aroma on a scale of 1 to 4. Then rate the texture, flavor and heat.

3. Tally the scores and print your own scorecards.




Tex-Mex Party Decorations

Tex-Mex Party Decorations

SET THE SCENE

Tight Rope

Wind twine tightly around candleholders and vases to give them a Tex-Mex twist.

Hot Plate

Spice up your serving tray with jalapeño chiles.

Prize Fight

Attach award ribbons to small, medium and large bottles of hot sauce to make trophies.

By Tracy Saelinger | Photography By Tina Rupp

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