What better icon is there for American cuisine than a steaming, hearty, delicious bowl of chili? However you like it, there's a chili recipe to match your every whim and passion. Whether you'd rather have just a mild kick or a full-blown chili explosion, enjoy the wonderful range of flavors that chilis have. And benefit from the healthful aspects of chilis, from their vitamin C and A content to their ability to aid digestion and purify the blood, not to mention clear your sinuses!Robert Oser, an expert on Southwestern cuisine, takes you on an enthusiastic exploration of meatless American chili and inspired new chili combinations, as well as vegetarian chili-style dishes from around the world.

Recipes include:

• Easy 5-Minute Chili
• Coyote Chili
• Hearty Trucker's Chili
• Mango Chili
• Tex-Mex Chili Maa
• Ethiopian Chili
• Texas White Chili
• Pesto Chili
• Cactus Chili
• Tempeh Chili

A helpful section on chilies, how to use them, buy them, grow them, dry them and store them is complete with a chile theromometer or heat index on various chilies that will safely guide you through these recipes. You'll also find nutritional information on the goodies that contribute to a delicious bowl of chili: beans, grains, and herbs.