Chili Cheese Burgers

Chili is one of the best foods to have as leftovers, because it can be used in so many different ways. I have spent the last week coming up with different ways to use it, from chili dogs, chili cheese fries, and chili cheese pizza.

Coincidentally, we had someone slide a menu under our door that boasted chili cheese burgers as their specialty. I decided on the spot that I had to make them for dinner that night, since I had all the ingredients on hand.

My recipe is for 2, but it can easily be adapted for more.

1 cup Chili 
2 hamburger patties
2 gluten-free hamburger buns (I used Udi's)
2 tbsp BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's, its GF)
2 slices pepper jack cheese
onion slices (optional, I used them, David didn't)

In a frying pan, over medium heat, cook hamburger patties, flipping occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness. (time depends on the thickness of the patty used) Add cheese slices for last minute, to melt. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat chili, until warm.

Put burger on bun, and top with chili, BBQ sauce, and onion. Enjoy!

Turkey Chili With Black Beans and Corn

Within the past few days I have been getting little pieces of good news. I have a new writing project to work on, I get to see my parents in a few weeks, and one of my very close friends has just gotten engaged! I have also gotten more responsibility at work, which means that I have a little less time this week than I usually do. 

When I know that David and I are going to be busy I like to make a big pot of food, something that I know will last us for a few days. I don't always like eating the same thing multiple times, so I decided to make chili. Chili is a versatile food, and can be eaten on its own, or used to make other dishes. It's perfect to have around if you are going to be too busy to cook!

1 pack ground turkey

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 cup diced onions

1 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)

2 cans black beans

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

2 ancho chiles in adobo sauce, diced

1 1/2 tsp adobo sauce

3 tbsp hot sauce

In a stockpot, heat turkey, onion, diced tomato, and 1/2 of the chili powder over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is cooked all the way through. Add the rest of the chili powder, black beans and corn, and heat, stirring occasionally, until warm. Add the rest of the ingredients, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Serve with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, whatever your heart desires!