My Pantry Shelf

I love the Superbowl, but not for the reason you may suspect.  Football doesn’t hold much sway with me.  What I do relish is the captive, hungry audience to feed.  To me, the Superbowl is more about food than it is about the game.

A rich pot of chili may be the ideal meal for game day.  It can be made ahead and kept warm on the stove or in a crockpot.  Hungry guests can easily fill their bowl whenever they like.  I prepare it in the morning and let it cook long and slow on the stove or in the crockpot.  All that is left to do before the game is to make sure there is enough beer in the fridge and whip up some cornbread.

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