RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Totally Excellent Chili

Winter dinner tables tend to look a lot different at mealtimes than they do in summer. Come winter, people look to balance flavor with additional qualities that can chase away the chill.

Despite its name, chili can warm anyone up quickly. Chili is often spicy, which means the dish gives off warmth in a multi-layered approach.

This recipe for "Totally Excellent Chili" from "Clueless in the Kitchen" (Firefly) by Evelyn Raab is spicy but not too hot and thin enough to be eaten with a spoon but not to be mistaken for soup. Home cooks can customize the recipe further depending on their desired flav...