From my friend Tracy Z. Originally from Whole Foods

Wild Smoked Salmon Chili

2 cans unsalted navy beans
2 cans red beans
1 large and 1 regular can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 small red onions, diced
4 large garlic cloves
1 small celery stalk, diced small
2 poblano peppers, ribbed seeded and diced
1 large red pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, diced small
½ cup cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon hot sauce
1 pound traditional smoked salmon

1. In large, heavy bottom stock pot, sauté onions, and celery in olive oil until soft.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, peppers, garlic, and spices. Cook until peppers are soft.
3. Add tomatoes, beans, cilantro, and hot sauce
4. Simmer 1 hour.
5. Shred salmon. Add to chili and simmer for 10 minutes.

FYI: Tracy omits the celery, as she's not a fan.

Mexican Chocolate Chili

I made this dish for our dinner club last night & it came out well.  I think that next time though, I'd play w/the spices a bit more.  It's made to be sweeter, but I would have liked a bit more spice.     Mexican Chocolate Chili

Rated: Submitted By: saraeudy Photo By: catastrophiccook Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours 45 Minutes Servings: 6

"This tasty slow cooker chili takes on south-of-the-border flavor when chocolate is added to the pot."

Ingredients:

1 pound ground round 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup hot water 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and

drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.	Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
2.	Transfer cooked beef and onions to slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chocolate chips, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook until thick, about 2 hours.

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Printed from Allrecipes.com 1/29/2012

Dinner at home tonight

Bean & cheese enchiladas.  N & L helped to make them.  For the most part, I enjoy having the kids help me.  Even when it would go faster by myself....They won't learn if I don't let them.  That's my mantra....