JANUARY 26, 2009 - SUPER BOWL CHILI

 Greetings Cookbook Fans!

I do hope you all enjoy reading these blogs as much as I enjoy writing them. And since we are a nation that is constantly on the go with one major event happening after another, it seems there is always plenty of material to choose from. One of which is the annual SUPER BOWL, the ultimate football playoff to celebrate the World Champs.

This coming week millions of fans will root for their respective teams, the Pitsburgh Steelers or the Arizona Cardinals. Everyone and everybody will try to capitalize on this event, especially the food industry. Just look in your community newspaper and you will see, Super Bowl appetizers, Super Bowl snacks, and Super Bowl cakes, just to name a few.

Of course *Rosalie Serving Country*, upcoming cookbook, could not be left unnoticed. Since last weeks INAUGURATION PASTA featured the Italian Cuisine, I though this week's SUPER BOWL, would show off the Country Cuisine.

With family, friends, and neighbors all gathered around the game, either before, during or after, I wanted to feature a dish that would please everyone. A dish that could withstand every offense, stomach the fumbles, hit the sidelines, catch the flavor, devour the coaches, lift the spirits and burn up the Astroturf. Yes, it must be CHILI…SUPER BOWL CHILI!

It has to feature a good grade of beef, chili hot beans, rich tomato gravy, and loaded with an array of chili flavors all put together to score a touchdown. My chili recipe will be the star of the evening! Just picture a huge pot of simmering chili on the stove where guests can come and fill their bowls with the magic of cure-all jitters. Topped with a big spoonful of cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions, and accompanied with Frito Lays for the crunch, they won't care which teams wins. After two, three or even four bowls, I figure the smoke alarms will go off and detract even the most die-hard fan, where everyone will jump for joy and no one will suffer defeat…Yes, SUPER BOWL CHILI it must be!

So, there you have folks, forget your troubles for awhile and root for your team. If you are not a football fan, then have fun with your family anyway and celebrate the one's you love. Remember, I always say and do believe, "Food is a bridge to relationships." Do something different, and invite your family, long lost friend, or neglected neighbor over, and why not for CHILI? Look for my recipe, *Rosalie's Five Star Chili* on my blog or WEEKLY RECIPE, and have fun!

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www.rosalieservingitalian.com.

So long, and God Bless!

Rosalie