With its welcoming aroma, rich flavors, and soul-satisfying warmth, chili comes darn close to being America's national dish. In this book, chiliheads from coast to coast share their recipes, and the key ingredient in all of them is fun! Included are more than 175 inspired recipes from world-renowned chefs, celebrities, politicians, sports figures, and other die-hard chili fans. But the book is also about people - people who love to eat chili, cook chili, and talk chili. Join these dedicated folks in their pursuit of the perfect bowl of red! Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Cookbooks, Recipes, Food, Chili, Avocado, Tomatoes, Buffalo Chili, Beans, Jenny Kellner, Lentils, Salad, Salsa, Jalapeno, Mexican Cooking, Margarita, Spicy Food, Richard Rosenblatt).