Years ago, I went on a vegetarian diet for health reasons and found one of my favorite chili recipes. I’ve altered it with my own unique flavors and surprisingly, Scott loves it too.
This recipe is super easy to make, especially on a boat – during a wind storm! LOL. Be sure to follow the key points below, so your chili doesn’t get soggy.
There are all kinds of meat substitutes, especially today. I haven’t tried any of the new ones, like “Impossible burger”, but I do plan on it. We’ll let you know what we think. For this recipe, we use our favorite crumbles, which are from Morning Star. Be sure to not over cook the crumbles, or they will get mushy.
Recently, Scott and I made this recipe on the boat during a wind storm. It was perfect for our cozy winter night and we also baked corn bread to accompany it. Enjoy!
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Vegetarian Chili
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Even the meat lovers in your family will love this chili! It is a must try for everyone! Add as much spice as you want as you season it.
Instructions
Heat garlic oil in a small stock pot and add onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
Add tomatoes and spices and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, vinegar and maple syrup and cook on medium high heat for about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Add Morning Star crumbles and kidney beans and cook on medium high heat for about 10 - 15 minutes.
Once heated thoroughly, serve immediately with toppings: scallions, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Recipe Notes
Do not over cook the meat substitute or kidney beans, as they will become mushy.
BLT Dip – The Ultimate Crowd Pleaser
If you love a BLT, then this is your dip! When Scott and I head up to my family’s place at Tyee Beach on Camano Island, I always make some kind of snack that everyone can enjoy during the day. Over the years I’ve made a 7-layer, Greek layer, Loaded Baked Potato and other fun hearty dips.
This summer, I wanted to make something a bit simple, yet filling enough for a crowd. Keep in mind, we don’t eat lunch, so this “snack” is the main meal between breakfast and dinner. That’s when I decided to make a BLT Dip! Who doesn’t love a BLT? Well, except for the fact that the bread rips the roof of your mouth up.
This BLT dip is the perfect solution! I fry my crostini (check out my recipe here). This makes the bread softer than if you just baked it in the oven.
Where did the dip go?
Normally when I make one of my hearty dips, they last for a few hours. This dip was gone in less than an hour! This dip with the crostini tastes exactly like a BLT. We had people from next door coming over to try it. So the next time you are looking for a crowd pleaser, this is a winner! Enjoy!
This dip can be made ahead time, about an hour (remember, it has lettuce and tomatoes and you don't want them to get soggy). I made a huge batch and it was gone in less than a hour - so Enjoy!
Instructions
Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly into a 15" x 10.5" Pyrex dish.
Begin layering the dip, starting with chopped lettuce, bacon, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
Serve immediately with crostini. Can be refrigerated for up to one hour.
Chicken Tortilla Soup for a Cold Winter’s Day
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter’s day and we love my chicken tortilla soup. It’s super easy to make and it doesn’t take long. This would be the perfect soup to make on a boat, as the cooking time is short and as a result it doesn’t create a lot of condensation in your cabin.
The cabin on our boat is small and so any type of heat we generate in the winter, quickly creates condensation on our hatches. If we crack them open, the rain gets in, so it’s a lose lose situation. That’s why I like to make recipes that don’t require a lot of cooking time. This chicken tortilla soup is hearty and a crowd favorite! Enjoy.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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This hearty soup is perfect on a cold day and easy to prepare on boat. Serve it with cheese quesadillas and everyone will be in heaven.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalepeno, diced and seeded I prefer to use fresno or red jalapenos
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 12oz can petite diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1 medium cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn (frozen, fresh or canned)
- 1 12oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 48 oz chicken stock, low sodium
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 sm avocado, sliced
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
- cheddar cheese, shredded
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalepeno, diced and seeded I prefer to use fresno or red jalapenos
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 12oz can petite diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1 medium cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn (frozen, fresh or canned)
- 1 12oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 48 oz chicken stock, low sodium
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 sm avocado, sliced
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
- cheddar cheese, shredded
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot and add onion, garlic, jalapeno and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spices and salt & pepper. Add tomatoes, chicken, corn, black beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and return to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Be sure to taste the soup along the way and adjust spices to your preferences for spiciness.
Ladle into bowls and top soup with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream and tortillas.
Chicken Chili for those tailgating nights!
White chili, also known as Chicken Chili is a favorite in our house. Now that Fall & Winter is arriving, who doesn’t love chili especially when watching your favorite football team? Chili is actually very easy to make on a boat in a small galley and it keeps for a few days for great leftovers.
While I love traditional chili, there’s something about Chicken Chili that is just as tasty and makes me feel like I’m eating healthier! Happy cooking!
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Chicken Chili
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This medium spicy chili is easy to make and a definite crowd pleaser. Even my husband, who only likes traditional chili loves this recipe!
Instructions
In a large pot, heat canola oil and add onion & jalapeno. Cook until tender under medium high heat. Add diced garlic and all of the spices and cook for about 2 minutes (do not let the garlic burn). Add 1/2 of the white kidney beans and smash them in the pot. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add corn, chicken, remaining white kidney beans and pinto beans. Simmer for about 25 minutes. If you want it thicker, add 1 tbsp. of water to the corn starch and mix thoroughly. Add to the chili, stirring to keep it from clumping.
Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro & crushed tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes
Since I don't like chopping onions & other veggies, especially on a boat, I use my Onion Chopper by Müeller
 . It works great, collects the onion in the bin (no mess and no tears) and the clean up is easy!
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all of the time!
 . It works great, collects the onion in the bin (no mess and no tears) and the clean up is easy!