smell the crisp air and evening bonfires....

i love fall.... today is already almost half way through my favorite month. there is a change in the air. the transition between summer and fall seems full of possibility. the changing angle of the sun's passage across the sky sheds a new light on everything. a promise of hope...

i'm here now.

car lights illuminate the street before i've figured out what to have for dinner.  it's dark so early.   i pull on a hooded sweatshirt to ward off chills, i take a sip of pumpkin spice and remind myself: i believe in the change of seasons, and the changes in life.

for my friends who love a spicy life.  a perfect simple chili recipe for fall.

debdoozies blue ribbon chili

with 1,300 - 5 star reviews it must be good.

ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt                        
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa  (hot) 
4 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans

directions

1. in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. drain grease, if desired.

2. add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix and kidney beans. mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.

simple.

love sent, xxoo