🌶️ Chili & Cornbread: The Perfect Winter Pair


Hey there,

Nothing beats a steaming bowl of chili with warm cornbread on a cold winter day. I love how these recipes make the whole house smell amazing - whether it's chili simmering on the stove or cornbread baking in a hot skillet, they just feel right in January.

🤔 Let's Settle This:

Hearty Chilis:

Fresh-Baked Cornbread:

Pro tip: Make your chili a day ahead - the flavors get even better overnight.

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​Pulled Pork Chili

"This chili was so good!! We used leftover carnitas and our homemade beans to make this recipe. My husband raved about it and the pot was empty at the end of the chili cook off! We will definitely make this again!" ~Julie

Easy Chorizo Chili

"Made this for dinner last night. Amazing! Smoky and spicy and came together so quick and easy. Definitely a recipe I will be making again." ~Mary

White Chicken Chili


White Bean Turkey Chili


The Best Skillet Cornbread

"Cannot be improved upon! Easy, fast, & always a success. I have made it numerous times (in a countertop oven to boot) & shall stick with this recipe forever more. MANY THXS!" ~Linda

Mexican Cornbread

"This Mexican Cornbread is Fabulous. The crispy edges and bottom are the absolute best. I added green chili’s in mine. The flavor is fantastic!!! Thank You for sharing your recipe." ~Tammy

Sweet Potato Cornbread


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