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Menus can be hard to navigate, especially if you are trying to navigate a Chili's menu. So, let's pretend you are ordering a meal at Chili's -- Try and pick the items with the fewest number of calories. Good luck! Take the Quiz Read more
You all loved the rather enlightening Denny's Quiz. So let's see how well you do figuring out sodium... Which of the following items that are served at Chili's restaurant, do you think has the least salt Cajun Chicken Sandwich Guiltless Chicken Platter Classic Combo Chicken & Steak Fajitas Smoked Turkey Sandwich Read more
Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more
Chili is one of my favorite foods to entertain with; not only can it be prepared ahead, but it's incredibly adaptable. So for my last dinner party, I chose to take things to the next level with a dress-it-yourself chili buffet. After all, if one can create a bangin' bloody mary or hot dog bar, why not a DIY chili version, too? To learn more about creating one yourself, read more. Read more
Whether or not you're a vegetarian, these filling, rib-sticking chilis will satisfy your Winter appetite without weighing you down. For a textural change, use any one of these veggie-rich stews as a topping on baked potatoes, fries, or bed of garlicky, stir-fried brown rice. Read more
A winning Memorial Day meal should be easy, fun, and certainly delicious. What better way to bring all those ideas together than with a tasty dip for your guests? To encourage you to go for a dip this Memorial Day, I've rounded up 28 dips — in honor of Memorial Day on May 28 — in order to get your creative juices flowing. You'll find something for every palate, from chili con queso to Greek Read more
After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more
You've heard how meatless Mondays are good for the planet. Now, look to Cooking in Pajamas for a fast and easy vegan chili recipe. Meatless Monday is back baby! It never actually went anywhere, I just kept forgetting to blog about it. In my quest to get healthy and lose a few pounds before my 20th anniversary trip in April, I have been testing out a plant based diet. I keep going back and Read more
Looking to make Cinco de Mayo a little more sartorially festive? Forgo the traditional red, white, and green combos and let your earrings do the talking. One well-executed accent can make all the difference in your outfit, holiday or not, and we're going to make the impending accessory hunt a bit easier on you . . . and your wallet. We've rounded up 50 pairs of Mexican-inspired — think Read more
What do burnout pastels, sultry sheers, and ultrabrights all have in common? They're hot polish trends for May, a time when soft Spring shades and Summer's fun colors get together to render some truly lovely combinations. This month, the selection varies from polishes that resemble (very pretty) lizard scales, cupcake sprinkles, red chili peppers, and more. They're a can't-miss crop of colors, so Read more
