SPOOKTACULAR GUEST RECIPE POST! BOO!

I hope everyone is having a SPOOKY Halloween weekend! I know fall means a lot of comfort food recipes and for me and my family it means Mom's chili. Every Halloween my Mom made a big pot of it. I loved as I got older that all my friends knew to come by for a bowl too! It was and always will be a great meal that I love.

Since Halloween was going to be on a Sunday this year, and I usually go out to my parents house on Saturday's, my Mom was nice enough to switch chili making days for me! I enjoyed it tonight, and I got to take a container home! Whoohoo for leftovers!

I begged asked my Mom to do a guest blog post for me with her recipe. I make chili myself, but it never comes out as good as hers. :) Thanks for sharing the recipe Mom! Oh and to my brother who lives in NY- You missed out tonight Steve! Haha! It was delicious! YUM! :P
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Hi everyone! I'm Jennifer, TJ's Mom.

Chili has always been our Halloween tradition.  It was an easy dinner to have before or after trick or treating.  I just can't imagine not making it, I know my family misses it when they are not here. Chili Con Carne 2lbs. lean ground beef 2lg. onions sliced 3 green peppers- cut into bite size chunks 4 cans kidney beans- drained 4 cans pinto beans- drained 2 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes- do not drain 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 T chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika  A dash or two of  ground bay leaves ...... If you use whole bay leaves use two-but then discard before serving. 2 cloves garlic minced.....or a few dashes of garlic powder. 1 T olive oil Brown ground meat, drain and set aside.  I add  a little salt to meat as it's cooking. In a large pot put oil, peppers, onions and garlic. Simmer till onions are translucent. Add all other ingredients to pot & stir well. Cook 1 hr on low. I put the cayenne pepper on the table, so everyone can have it as hot as they like. I serve warm crusty bread with chili. Other options....cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips or crackers. Enjoy!  Jennifer Jones