Homestyle Turkey Chili

Jessica

It’s nippy here in Chicago today…chili sounds simply delic!
My parents would serve chili over mac n cheese, oh how I miss a homemade meal from my parents too!

Adam

No one is judging you, especially me! I have moved between two different schools during Undergrad and ultimately chose to finish out back at home… Not only is it a mega-amazing way to save money for future endeavs or moves but it is pretty great witnessing just how much family means while you are away in the beginning!

Diana

I just might make that chilli this weekend.. it sounds and looks amazing. 🙂

Abbey

*no judging here*

hehe you are so cute jenna. that chili recipe sounds delicious! i hope you feel better soon, dear. you’ve given a lot to your readers…you deserve some “you” time. things will look up for you, don’t worry! we’re all here for you as always <333

Abbey

Midgetkeeper

Love that your Mom wrote out all those recipes for you, so awesome. The chili looks delicious.

Cynthia (It All Changes)

I love that your mom made you your own cook book. So much fun to have home recipes when you just want to be home.

jen trinque

Nothing tastes as good as when mom makes it. But I’m sure you’re version is still delicious.

Sharon

That looks amazing….guess what I want for dinner now? So perfect with this dreary/cold weather we are having too…

Becky

I have a Rachael Ray vegetarian chili that I love. Definitely a staple meal at our house during the fall and winter.

Christie {Honoring Health}

I’ve been waiting for this post….

Your mom is so sweet to make that book for you!

Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin

I looooove chili. yum yum!

Estela @ Weekly Bite

Nothing spells comfort like chili! Enjoy!

Heather @ Side of Sneakers

I love your homemade recipe book! It just screams nostalgia 🙂 My mom made one for me too, but since she didn’t really cook it doesn’t have much except cookies and brownies haha.

I love chili and almost all Italian more the next day 🙂

laura

Jenna, I do not comment very often (really ever) but I wanted to tell you I really like the subtle shift in tone and style your writing has taken recently. It’s gained more of a distinct voice, especially in comparison to the other food blogs out there!

Laine

I love chili, and I love your blog. And I miss wine country. I lived in Sacramento in my 20’s and visited there often.

Ellen

i love this post and this recipe.

but… jennie-o? say it isn’t so! 🙁

Katey

I LOVEEE homemade chili!! We eat it all the time at home 🙂

Kait

I love chili and I’m STARVING right now…reading this post has been torture, but in a good and tasty way!

eatmovelove

So homey. Love it….and the wine. Too cute. Can’t wait to see the final result!
You don’t have a TV? Wow – you really are a toughie. Do you have furniture though now?? Or do you really still eat on the floor?!
And I was wondering if you have a lot of fancy kitchen appliances? Seems simplistic 🙂
I’m getting pizza I don’t care…

Jil

That recipe book is absolutely adorable!! Love the recipe, and chili is one of those dishes that just keeps getting better and better!!

Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat)

It’s definitely a soup or chili kind of night — cold and rainy outside. There’s something special about when Mom makes food, even if it’s the exact same recipe. Must be the love! 😀

amanda

Sounds delicious. I know how hard it can be being seperated from your family. My family is about 8 hours away from me. I love when I get a chance to visit to experience those delicious “comfort” foods.

Michelle

mmm I love chili! That recipe sounds divine!

Jessie

How sweet that your mom wrote that book for you! And with the adorable pictures 🙂 That’s definitely a keepsake to have forever.

adrienmelaine

I thought it was John Mayer who said that- but he simply asks “Who says I can’t get stoned?” a little different, but same principle- no one.

That chili looks like heaven- love kidney beans!

Cyclist Kate

It sounds like you’re not letting the silly blog comments bug you–you’ve had enough of them over the years to (hopefully) get used to it! What I love about the more recent posts is that you seem HAPPEEEE. Love it.

Anyway, I wanted to share this quote that I lurve that has helped me deal not only with others’ judgments but also with my own: “Every judgment we make is really a judgment of ourselves.” This helps me have compassion for people who make lots of negative judgments because I understand that it’s coming from a place of unhappiness within themselves and doesn’t have to do with whatever/whomever is being judged.

And also, it’s weird that people feel the need to tell you they don’t like your blog/the new tone/what you eat/what you do/whatever. Who cares? You don’t like it, move on. People who are secure in their own lives and with themselves aren’t going to be so invested in what other people do.

Belle

Wow. you dont have a TV??? How do you live like that? 🙂
By the way— thanks for the chili recipe. Looks great!!!!

melissa

thanks so much for the recipe! your mom must be wonderful – that book is love in solid form.

M(a different M than the other M!!)

I am definitely going to write down this recipe-thanks for sharing.

Maybe your next book could be a mother and daughter cookbook/inspirational book?I’d buy it!!

Jules

I’ve never commented before, but just want to say you are absolutely stunning! I REALLY don’t get how people have the audacity to tell you how to write YOUR blog. Let’s all repeat: YOUR blog. Write however, whenever, about whatever you want!! Obviously you already know this, but just wanted to support you in YOUR blog. 🙂 Hope the rain goes away soon! Bring on the sunshine!!

Jessica

I love the cookbook from your mom, what an awesome gift that I’m sure you’ll treasure forever. Always loved your blog, you seem extra happy lately 🙂

Susan

Chili over mashed potatoes – so good.

shannon

I really hope that wasn’t Liar’s Dice you dumped into that chili!

Rose-Anne

I spy…your Kitchen-Aid! For some reason, I love that last shot of your kitchen. It seems peaceful to me. It looks like a home, well-loved.

I think your posts as of late have been really fun and I’m loving them. Food is fun and so is life.

marie

awww! My mom made me a recipe book just like that! Loves it.

P.S. your mom looked JUST like you when she was younger — so sweet!

allison @ thesundayflog

i loved this post. it makes me sad to think that you are missing home. i know how much i love being home with my parents, and i miss them when im away, so picturing you across the country and missing ur mom makes me sad. i hope you get out for a night with some friends or the boy, just to take your mind off things. im sitting next to my mom, and reading this makes me miss her! the recipe looks fantastic, and i adore that your mom handwrote all of the recipes for you. you have a lot going on right now. keep your head up and remember we all still love your blog!

Annie@stronghealthyfit

My husband makes HUGE batches of chili every few weeks throughout the winter, and we eat it for a week straight and usually still have some leftover, which I end up freezing. Such a good meal 🙂 He actually collaborated with our friend and neighbor and made a ‘stone chili’ the other night, and we had a lovely chili dinner party with a bunch of friends.

Samantha (Foodedu)

That chili looks and sounds great right now! It is pouring in this part of California!

Jenny

Mmm I’m glad you went with chili- that’s where my vote was!

eatmovelove

I don’t get Sarah’s comment…uh “old” and “new”…there’s a reason why things are “old” and “new” – they’re different!! Things change!
Do people honestly expect people to not change or to be the same person as the years past?? Are you for real?? Everybody changes, things change, life changes. ….it’s called the past and the present. And living in the past , no matter if it was good or not – isn’t the way to live…okay that’s all; gonna just keep it real from now on and not get caught up . These negative comments take away from the simplicity and enjoyment of the blog….
Cyclist Kate said it best.

Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman

Seriously, I didn’t even like chili until a few months ago. But recently I’ve been craving it so this is the perfect post. Absolutely read my mind. Maybe I’ll make my own first batch now.

mary ann

have you ever had it on grits? being from the south i figured you might, but its so genius and avoids the potential for burning cornbread (i promise i talk not from experience, ahem). But i do love a good noodle and chili too, kinda like chili-mac!!! loves it and loooves you jjenna!
MA

Megan

Why is it that chili gets better over time?

It was one thing I remember growing up that I never put up a fight about having as leftovers because it was sooo good later in the week. We always loaded ours with cheese and oyster crackers 🙂

Ashley

Is Adam your boyfriend? I’ve been trying to guess.

Andrea (TastebudApproved)

Awww, that’s so sweet that your mom made that recipe book for you! I want to do that for my daughter when she goes to college. But that’s a long ways a way… she’s only 3!

Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)

When I first left for college I was excited to move out once my junior year came around I started begging my mom to move up to Orlando. I don’t judge, I totally understand and am jealous you got to live at home again. I love home and my mom too. Your mom sounds amazing and so does that chili!!

Heather (Heather's Dish)

that chili sounds amazing! bookmarking this recipe…now 🙂

Katie

we are the same age and i have moved back in with my parents too many times since i graduated college in 2007. my fiance is deployed to afghanistan so here i am living with them again while i try to find a job and finish up grad school! I used to hate it and let it affect my self-esteem but now i just look at it as a blessing to be able to live in a beautiful place and not have to worry about money!

Suzanne de Cornelia

Love lots of garlic. Recipe sounds excellent. DARLING pix of you and your Mom. I love my mother SOOOO much too, miss her a lot as we live in different states. Love the hand made recipe book…what a very thoughtful mother. Have pix like that too, only ours is on Santa Monica beach at about age 2. Wish my mom lived near me. 🙁

shelly

awesomeness…nothing is best than some feel good food (espicially some food that your ma made recipe that you re-create to remind you of her…total run on sentence or what…lol …man I miss my ma!)
looks real good!
good comfort food and some yum wine = contentness for the night:)

Lori @ All About Me

Jenna, Yum! I am making that chili this weekend!!

Nora@LiveLifeEatRight

Chili is the one dish that reminds me of home. My mom had an AWESOME slow cooker dish that I begged her to give to me (along with a crock pot!!) when I was on my own. Every time I make it, the smell alone invokes memories of home. She would make it every Halloween and serve it with TONS of melted cheese on top and a glass of apple cider. It was usually cold out so it geared us up for a night of trick-or-treating. I love how food has the ability to provide such deep connections to family and culture. It’s nice to have a little piece of it when you are so far away. Take care, and ENJOY HOME!

Jaime

What a WONDERFUL way to capture memories of your mom’s recipes! That’s such a beautiful and priceless gift! I hear you: I moved home several times during and after college and even grad school! Unemployment, break ups, decision changes–what we’ll both probably always take away from those experiences is that our parents are there for us no matter what.

Meg

I am totally making this for dinner tonight! Thanks so much for the delicious recipe!!! This reminds me of Cincinnati style chili

Crystal

oh my goodness – this looks absolutely delicious! THANK YOU for posting the recipe 🙂

jennifer (take the day off)

No shame about missing home or moving home more than once! I am a married woman and sometimes I still sleepover at my parents when he goes out of town for work. Sometimes it is just nice being taken care of! And like your parents, my parents are pretty fun too…

Cait (Cait's Plate)

That chili looks delicious. It was a rainy, gross day here yesterday – I definitely could’ve used a bowl of that!!

I LOVE that Bon Appetit sign in your kitchen!! Where did you get it??

Paige

Jenna, Your blog is the first food/fitness blog that I ever read. I don’t even remember how I found it; but once I did, I was hooked. Every morning over breakfast, I check my Google Reader, and “Eat, Live, Run” is the first one that I go to. Your blog finds itself in one of the most satisfying moments of my day: a quiet time to myself, before the mad rush begins.

Life is everchanging, thus a blog about someone’s life would (obviously) change as well. I love your spontaneity, honesty, and humorous outlook on life! Keep rollin’ girl.

Shelley (Pink House)

I also put brown sugar in my chili recipe! I’ve never put red wine in mine though…I’ll have to try that.

Amanda@SenseiTalks

Wow that chili looks soo easy and delicious – gotta love all that garlic mmmm, this is a must try.

MollyM

This is awesome! I just did the same thing with home made lentil soup! Freezes well, inexpensive and delish- great combo! xoxo

Laura

I made this tonight! SO good!! I thought it was slightly acidic, but I did add some toppings so maybe that is why? Anyway – thank you for the recipe! I’ve been dying for a chili recipe that gets nice and thick like this!

Natalie

I made this chili last night just as you posted it and I LOVE it. We ate it again for lunch today … so true that chili tastes better as it ages. My husband is really tied to his dad’s chili recipe but this is my new favorite.

Tia

Months and months after posting this recipe and I am just seeing it! It looks wonderful! Is this something I could throw in a crock pot after sauteing the onion, garlic and peppers and browning the meat? I am trying to find a yummy meal I can make for my fiance’s family and his room mate/ and his family. I am looking for comfort food as the air will be chilly and half the group will just be getting out of a car from a 7 hour drive… we won’t have enough time before to make it on the stove.. and it sounds like it would pair perfectly with fresh cornbread, cheese and a fresh salad.

Gretchen

Jenna – you are a genius, and this recipe totally saved me today! I had a plan to make this chili for a football-watching Sunday for me & my boyfriend, and then out of the blue, his entire family decided to stop by. Thank god for this recipe – they all LOVED it. In fact, everyone went back for seconds, and they NEVER go back for seconds of anything 🙂 Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Catherine

Have this simmering on the stove right now AND your cinnamon walnut bread in the oven! So excited to have this over the weekend! yummm 🙂

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Steph

This recipe was exactly what I needed! I am living in Germany with my husband who is stationed here in the military and I just wanted a little taste of home/comfort food while he is working nights all week. The recipe is the perfect amount of sweet and spicy and has that great color that a homemade chili should have! Thank you (and your Mom!) for sharing!

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