| Chili is one of those great dishes that can be served | | | | potato, French fries, pasta (some people even add |
| in tons of different ways and goes good with many | | | | spaghetti or macaroni pasta to their chili), rice, taco |
| delicious side dishes. But if you’re thinking about | | | | shells, hamburgers or hot dogs, cornbread, or even |
| serving chili the next time you have friends over for | | | | scrambled eggs. |
| dinner or to watch the big game or when the | | | | Chili goes good with almost any food but make sure |
| weather starts getting cooler, here are some great | | | | to account for the potential messiness. Always have |
| ideas you might want to use. | | | | extra napkins. |
| Making Your Chili Even Better | | | | Great Side Dishes |
| Even if you already make the best chili on your block | | | | When you’re serving chili, it’s definitely |
| or at your tailgate parties, you could spice it up with | | | | hearty enough to be a main dish. And while some |
| some toppings. Of course, you’ll find some of | | | | people like to eat their chili by itself, having some |
| the traditional items on the list: shredded cheeses, | | | | complementary side dishes can enhance the |
| sour cream, oyster crackers or crumbled tortilla shells | | | | dish’s flavor immensely. Cornbread is a delicious |
| (choose the ones with a hint of lime for an nice | | | | and traditional addition to chili. If you’re trying to |
| touch), saltine crackers, or even hot sauce. | | | | give your meal a Tex-Mex flavor, you could make |
| But those are a little bit basic. If you’re talking | | | | Mexican cornbread with peppers, some shredded |
| about advanced chili topping for the chili connoisseur, | | | | Colby/Jack cheese, and some kernel corn or if you |
| then you’ll want to shop around in your produce | | | | want to make it spicier you can cut up pieces of |
| department or farmer’s market. Adding scallions, | | | | jalapeno to add into the cornbread mix. |
| green onions, cilantro, or avocado can give your chili a | | | | Black bean and corn salad is another choice. The |
| little color and extra taste. A dollop of guacamole | | | | salad, which is served cold or at room temperature, |
| instead of sour cream (or with sour cream) can also | | | | includes black beans, cubed cheeses, roasted corn, |
| be scrumptious, especially if you make it homemade. | | | | green onions, bell peppers, picante sauce, herbs, olive |
| Jalapenos are also nice for a kick and should be | | | | oil, and a few other tasty items. You can also toss in |
| added by the individual consumers of the chili - not | | | | other items you love, such as avocados. |
| everyone likes the spice. Red onion or salsa can be | | | | Another idea is a Southwest Vegetable salad that |
| nice additions, too. | | | | includes lettuce, colorful red peppers, cucumbers, |
| Not Just for Bowls | | | | tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and some toasted pumpkin |
| Chili isn’t soup so it doesn’t have to be | | | | seeds. This dish has just as much color as flavor and |
| served alone in a bowl with a spoon. Instead, get | | | | has a very delicious flavor especially when enjoyed |
| creative with how you serve this dish. You can use | | | | along with a bowl of chili. |
| Fritos for dipping or pour the chili on top of a baked | | | | |