cincinnati chili

    I was born and raised in Ohio. And when in the great Buckeye state, you need to try chili the way so many Ohioans do … over spaghetti. It’s simply called Cincinnati chili. But it’s not just any ordinary chili; it’s full of intriguing and earthy spices. My vegetarian version–cincinnati-style veggie chili–is richly spiced, full of veggies, and specifically designed to be paired with pasta, not eaten straight from a bowl. I’ve also included a touch of chocolate, even though there isn’t consensus if it’s “allowed” to be in a traditional Cincinnati chili recipe.