There are as many chili recipes as there are home cooks. Here are 21 of the best of them ... and center to create a mildly ...

Dave Racicot, the executive chef of The Commoner restaurant in Kimpton Hotel Monaco, in Pittsburgh, is also a deer hunter.

Add black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes and ¾ cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chili has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the garlic, onion, chili powders and the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce and 1 cup of water; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat ...