[Photograph: Chichi Wang] Adapted from The Best Chili Ever by J. Kenji Alt-Lopez. About the author: Chichi Wang took her degree in philosophy, but decided that writing about food would be much more fun than writing about Plato. She firmly... More

[Photograph: Leela Punyaratabandhu] With Nam Prik Pao and additional juice released from the clams, this stir-fry already packs so much flavor that you may not even need to add any fish sauce. The procedure is quite simple and straightforward. The... More

This recipes uses leftover chili and turns it into an easy casserole. The cornbread topping bakes up light and fluffy. If desired, stir in chopped scallions (about 1/4 cup) 1 cup whole corn kernels or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder into... More

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: For the four weeks between January 14th and February 11th, I'm adopting a completely vegan lifestyle. Every weekday I'll be updating my progress with a diary entry and a recipe. For past posts, check here!... More

Fritos are already the king of packaged fried corn chip snacks with a saltier, cornier, greasier flavor than any competitor on the market. Soaked in savory, spicy chili until they're soft yet retain a shadow of their crisp crunch, they're like the lazy drunk man's version of chilaquiles (and every bit as delicious). More

This recipe for Lamb Chili with Chickpeas and Raita from Andrew Carmellini's American Flavor brings together two perfect winter warmers: meaty chili and lamb simmered with Indian spices. Served over aromatic basmati rice with a cool and tart cucumber raita, this chili is fusion in the most seamless of ways, blending the heartiness and spice of an American chili with subtle Indian spices, delicate coconut milk, and nutty little chickpeas. More

This makes for a moderately hot to hot chili. You can vary the heat by adding or removing the hot chilies and the canned chipotles. More

Cheesy enchiladas sauced with a rich, meaty ladle of chili con carne is Texas on a plate, according to Lisa Fain, author of The Homesick Texan Cookbook. It's that combination of bean-less chili gravy and cheese stuffed and covered corn tortillas that is the essence of Tex-Mex and a true taste of Texas. More

This chili is packed full of summer vegetables and spicy sausage. More

You can use any kind of relatively fatty meat with plenty of connective tissue in it such as beef short rib or chuck, pork shoulder, or lamb shoulder. The sausage can be any raw sausage you like the flavor of, or can be replaced with more stew meat. Stick with medium to small beans like kidney, cannellini, garbanzo, or navy. Store-bought chili powder can be used, but for best flavor, grind your own chili powder (or make a chili puree by cooking toasted chilis in water or chicken stock and blending). More