When it comes to finishing off a bowl of chili, look beyond a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. This is the creamy chili topping you need.

Chili may have its roots in Mexican cuisine, but this humble stew, always made with some sort of chile pepper, is uniquely North American — and it’s as diverse as the places in which it's made. From ...

Last month, we brought you the early history of chili con carne, focusing specifically on its first contact with Anglo Texans and its role in the origins of Tex-Mex cuisine. In addition to discussing ...

Chili con carne is a fancy name for chili with meat. Janie's chili has a nice balance of warm spices. Thick and hearty, we served our chili con carne topped with cheese and with a piece of cornbread.

When Ben Z. Grant, a state representative from Marshall, persuaded the Sixty-Fifth Legislature to make chili the official state dish, in 1977, he had history on his side. Many people believe that ...