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Who knew there were so many chili variations with regional and cultural differences?! This cookbook is perfect for anyone who loves chili and, especially, if you’re an Office fan (who doesn’t love Kevin and remember his famous trip with the chili pot episode?!) Much like his fictional counterpart Kevin Malone in the Emmy-winning TV show, The Office, Brian Baumgartner is a true chili master who is serious about making the most perfect pot of chili. He scoured the United States and beyond to find the best, most savory chili recipes he could find! Seriously Good Chili Cookbook is the world's biggest and greatest collection of chili recipes. With more than 150 mouth-watering recipes gathered by the most famous chili icon, Brian himself, this chili cookbook is the only one you'll ever need! Regardless of what recipe you test out, Baumgartner has a couple chili-making secrets he shares with USA TODAY. While he hasn't tried every recipeincluded in the cookbook, he has tried many — and shared his own formula dubbed "Brian's Seriously Good Chili Recipe" in the cookbook. Brian's eye (and taste buds) for great chili is absolutely top notch. In fact, we will let him judge ANY day in ANY category he wants at our annual World Championship Chili Cookoff! (We just won't let him carry any of the dishes during the turn-in process!!!)
Chili Society to be one of their World Championship Chili Cook-Off judges in 2021. Seriously Good Chili
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Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this is not your average cookbook! Included is an introduction from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food. Each section showcases specific styles of chili — from Texas chili and Cincinnati chili to turkey chili, chili verde, vegetarian, and other regional and international variations. You'll also find tons of fun chili facts throughout! Including Brian's very own savory and Seriously Good chili recipe that he has perfected over years of trial and error, along with step-by-step video instruction with a QR code, and much more, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook is the world's biggest and greatest collection of chili recipes. There are so many recipes in this book to appeal to every palate. Brian Baumgartner has included his own “tried and true” recipes as well as “recipes from national champions, world renowned chefs, and people who just make awesome chili”. In the beginning there are historical and fun facts about chili and this book contains helpful QR codes to view instructional videos for some of the recipes. Also, there is a comprehensive “Hot Pepper Heat Scale”, interesting and helpful. The cookbook also includes beautiful photographs of most of the recipes, which makes it difficult to decide just which recipe to prepare. However there are enough recipes that anyone can have a different type of chili every day or two for several years. Every mouth-watering dish has been contributed by TV celebrities, restaurant owners, renowned chefs, cook-off champions, social media influencers, Brian himself, and his dedicated fan base. Also included is a foreword by fellow The Office co-star, Oscar Nunez, 50 championship-winning recipes from the International Chili Society's World Champion Chili Cook-Off spanning from 1967 to present day, and a bonus recipe of the official "Kevin's Famous Chili" recipe from The Office (sans carpet)! Practically everyone loves chili and there are as many family recipes handed down as there are families (especially if you are from the USA). This book is a collection of 177 classic recipes in an array of styles (including vegetarian) to suit all tastes.
Introduction by Brian with a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous chili scene that made him a chili icon, plus his devoted passion for this classic comfort food and its rich history Different styles, inventive methods to cook chili, and influences including classic, contemporary, regional, and international recipes What I love about this book is how it breaks down the complexities of chili into manageable pieces. It's like they've taken the fear out of cooking, kind of like how Dunder Mifflin takes the fear out of paper. And trust me, I've had my share of cooking disasters - remember the time I burned my foot on a George Foreman Grill?Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this is not your average cookbook! Included is a presentation from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food. Each section showcases specific styles of chili — from Texas chili and Cincinnati chili to turkey chili, chili verde, vegetarian, and other regional and international variations.
A celebratory bonanza of recipes, history and fun facts that will appeal to both the newbie and the affectionado, the Seriously Good Chili Cookbookis a must-have for any chili enthusiast. Covering all the styles and sourced from regular folks, chefs and award-winners, this book will become a well-worn, beloved favorite for anyone obsessed with this classic comfort food. food, features his very own “Perfect Pot of Chili” recipe, and contains the world’s best chili recipes Fans of "The Office" will understand why Brian Baumgartner is the obvious choice to present this chili cookbook. I'll be honest: I've never seen an episode of "The Office". So, I was curious about a story that started with, "On April 30, 2009, at roughly 9:02pm, my life changed forever. I became known as "the chili guy"." His anecdote about a rather messy scene in the "Casual Friday" episode of the series involves physical humor and definitely needs visuals to really tell the tale, so six photographs of 'the incident' are included. By the end of the story, I was laughing and groaning and most definitely got the joke. With an introduction by Brian with a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous chili scene that made him a chilli icon, the book shows his devoted passion for this classic comfort food and its rich history. Brian Baumgartner's character Kevin Malone became a household name in the Emmy-winning TV series, The Office. In real life, Brian is a true chili master and aficionado who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the most perfect pot of chili!
The Seriously Good Chili Cookbook has not only changed the way I cook but also how I view life. It's taught me that sometimes you have to add a little spice, sometimes you have to simmer down, and most importantly, always share your chili with others (whether they want it or not). Because in the end, isn't life all about sharing? Chili recipes for every style by award-winning and celebrity chefs, International Chili Society World Cook-Off champions, social media influencers, restaurant owners, fans of Brian Baumgartner, and more!
Cookbook is Brian’s first published cookbook that reflects his deep-rooted love for this classic comfortAbout 15 years ago, I was working in a governmental office in DC. Every year there was a chili cookoff fundraiser. And people working there took it SERIOUSLY! They guarded their chili recipe secrets more closely than the most top secret documents we worked with. They worked for days preparing their chili. And it was cutthroat! More than one friendship was threatened by being beat out by a friend. I never wanted to participate. It just was not my cup of tea. However, I was approached by my boss, and told that, to be a good team player, I should enter the competition. So I submitted to the peer pressure and threw my hat into the competition. And just when you're wondering where the other 176 recipes are, they appear. The variety is incredible. If you can't find a chili recipe in this collection to your liking, you probably don't like food at all. One grouping of the recipes are winners of ICS (International Chili Society) World Championships. The final recipe is 'the' recipe that was used in that incident in 'that' episode of "The Office". How fitting. All in all, this is more than just a cookbook. It's a celebration of the history, culture, and diversity of chili. Sonja and Alex Overhiser, Founders of ACoupleCooks.com, cookbook authors, and contributors to The Washington Post Five stars. This would be an excellent choice for public library acquisition, home use, or gift giving to a fan of The Office -or- chili fans.
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