Chilli with Cornbread for Tree-Trimming Party

Every December, I host a tree-trimming party. I serve chili with cornbread and lots of good wine. It’s a wonderful party, and it shows how much adults like to play.

Maya Angelou

Why we like it: A pot of chilli is still the easiest way to feed a happy crowd in December.

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