22 chilis on offer at Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off. Here’s a map to find them all.
KALAMAZOO, MI — Chili enthusiasts, and anyone who is hungry, is invited to downtown Kalamazoo Saturday to sample recipes from more than 20 local businesses. The Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, throughout central Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is partnering with downtown businesses to put on the all outdoor event that is sure to bring foot traffic to the area. Commemorative 2022 Chili Cook-Off spoons will be available for purchase for $5 on the day of the event or can be pre-ordered online. The hot peppers placed on the map below show where each of the 22 chili entries can be sampled during Saturday’s event:A map of locations to find chili during the 2022 Chili Cook-Off.
mlive.comSpice up your Instant Pot chili
Whether you like your chili spicy or sweet, it’s easier to make with an Instant Pot. They are Turkey and White Bean Chili and Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili. Stir chili and correct seasonings. Remove chili from stove, add ½ cup liquid to 1-2 cups sour cream, then stir this back into the chili. INSTANT POT SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI2 lbs.
Best Metro Detroit comfort food restaurants for cold weather
During this cold and blustery weather, what could be better than warm, delicious, comfort food? For the best of the best, check out our Vote 4 the Best winners that serve piping-hot grub that takes the chill from our bones. The Maple Leaf Restaurant, Troy – Winner ‘Family Restaurant’Red Hots Coney Island, Highland Park – Winner ‘Chili’Secret Recipes Family Dining, Taylor – Winner ‘American’Bistro Orleans on 15, Sterling Heights – Winner ‘Soul Food’Ale Mary’s, Royal Oak – Winner ‘Vegetarian’Chili Mustard Onions, Detroit – Winner ‘Vegan’Johnny Noodle King, Detroit – Winner ‘Ramen’Take a look at the other winners in these categories for some more yummy options. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.