Chili Cook-Off!

Congratulations

Bill Wentz
@bwentz
Virginia Beach, VA (pop. 437,994)
Member Since Nov 2011

Congratulations to "BIG" BILL WENTZ of Virginia Beach, VA! His BIG BILL'S WIN OR LOSE CHILI racked up the high score in the Just A Pinch Sporty Snack Showdown Contest.

"Everyone is a WINNER when they sit down with a bowl of Big Bill's "Win or Lose" Chili!!!" laughs Bill. "Topped with a mountain of extra sharp grated cheddar and sliced jalapeno....mmmmmmm. This is one "Bowl Game" where every fan is a WINNER!"

Big Bill wins an ULTIMATE HOME THEATER PACKAGE just in time for the Super Bowl!! That's a $4,000 value! (Hmmm, looks like someone is going to be VERY popular come game day…)


Thanks to all of you who took to the playing field and entered your recipes. Double high fives go out to our stellar Runners-Up:

CINFULLY GOOD CHILI - Cynthia Creamer-Pirtle of Lufkin, TX
"Growing up an army brat with family scattered from Texas to Michigan to Florida and Georgia, I was introduced to a wide variety of foods from all over. My yankee family made blande chili that seemed more tomatoes than anything. It was good but something was missing. My Texas cousins made it so hot you couldn't taste it. The Floridians put curry in it, and well, that just aint right. I don't think the clan in Georgia made any. I began a mission for the perfect blend of these dishes and by the time I was thirty I was pretty well known for my Chili. I sure hope ya'll like it!!"

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI - Shauna Evans of Provo, UT
"I love savory soups, stews, and chili--especially when the weather turns cold. This is a savory chili packed with flavor and a little kick. This is the perfect comfort food and game day recipe. A one bowl dish that satisfies hungry football fans."

MY TRIPLE COOK-OFF WINNING CHILI - Kelly Roberts of Forked River, NJ
"I used to love to participate in chili cook-offs, [they are] sooo much fun! (I've actually won 4, but this is the recipe that won 3 years in a row.) More than happy to share! Enjoy!! :D"

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51 Comments
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Thank You Dira!!!!
niver77
dira niver - over a year ago
Congratz Bill i have to try this recipe :-)
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Thank you very much Dottie, I do LOVE the kitchen, and seeing people Smile when they taste my food!!!!!
Sexyblondfox
Dottie Lake - over a year ago
Wow Bill it is so nice to see a guy who loves cooking as much as we do. As a child I grew up in Lutheran German family where my Gram and Dad did most of the cooking. My Mom was more the business woman. When I saw your chili recipe it just made my tastebuds burst with excitement. I bet your family loves your skills. Kudos to you.
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Yaaaaaaay, Thank You Cindy !!!! I am glad they enjoyed the chili.
sanchez
cindy blaylock - over a year ago
congratulations Bill, i have 5 growing boys and they love ur chili...thanks!!
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Thank You so Much Goldie!!!!!!
LUVBKG
Goldie Barnhart - over a year ago
Congratulations Bill, on winning the Chili cook off! Love seeing men enter their recipes and win. Again.... Congrats!!
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Marybeth, the meal is not complete until the kitchen is CLEAN, I clean as I go washing and drying as I prep. Honestly you can eliminate the peppers altogether and have a very hearty, tasty chili to make anyone proud!!!
cookinisluvntheoven
marybeth doriot - over a year ago
havent tried your chili yet, it looks great, but I am kind of afraid it will kill me heatwise. What are your suggestions for changing out certain hot peppers and replacing with others not quite so deadly. It's obviously aparant that you are a great cook, but do you do dishes also?
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Sorry Jeffrey.....wish you had gotten the "Gold" Thank you for trying my chili!!!!
bwentz
Bill Wentz - over a year ago
Thank You Cheryl !!!!! Thank You Diane !!!!!
crusty11
Jeffrey Brothers - over a year ago
Hey, Bill...copied your chili recipe...was in a cookoff 2 weeks ago, came home third. Next weekend, meatball and red gravy cookoff,
KandieK
Diane Weeks - over a year ago
Congratulations Bill. I will have to try your chili. Im kinda late with the congrats but I just joined today..2/26/12. Looking forward to being able to try lots of new recipes.
SpicyMelon
Cheryl Green - over a year ago
Congratulations Bill! I'm going to give yours a try! Can't wait. :)