Leftovers: 10 Different Ways to Serve Chilli

In the never ending struggle to find something else that my kids will eat, but is healthy for them, I have been experimenting with chilli (don't add them I am adding all types of veggies to the latest batch). It's in my arsenal that my boys both enjoy and is good for them. So, I make a big pot of chilli with the intention of there being lots of leftovers - some to freeze, but also some to eat for a few days. Here's one of many nice recipes for healthy chilli that can be tweaked for your family's tastes: Rainbow Chilli. I add meat, too - beef, pork, or chicken.

So, I figured out 10 different ways to serve chili to change it up and keep the leftovers "new":

1. Chilli served topped with chopped avocado and greek yogurt
2. Chilli hotdogs
3. Chilli burritos 
4. chilli served in a bread bowl
5. chilli tacos
6. chilli spaghetti
7. chilli sloppy joes
8. chili served over nacho chips
9. chilli burger
10. chilli poutine

What is poutine you may ask? Fries served with this yummy gravy and cheese curds developed in Quebec. But, it has evolved into a kaleidoscope of poutine. Check out 38 poutine dishes that will knock your Canadian socks off!

Anymore ideas for leftover chili?

The Blog Dare January 2015: 2014 was a hectic blur

Prompt "2014 was..."

A hectic blur.

I returned to work after a year off maternity leave. Staying home was not an option.

2014 was trying to figure how to make it all work while trying to stay somewhat sane, somewhat clean, and somewhat rested.

2014 was finding daycare and then having to find new daycare for multiples.

2014 was trying to figure out a new budget and stick to it.

2014 was trying to find balance between work and home life.

2014 was trying to figure how to get the poor animals some downtime from twin toddlers. (I have never seen two pugs so happy to see their crates some days). The cat still hasn't forgiven me.

2014 was realizing I would have to completely gate off my kitchen. Then realizing that it's only a matter of time before they will climb over said gates. I'll leave that problem to 2015.

2014 was stepping on Lego. Lots and lots of Lego.

2014 was looking forward to potty training after loads and loads of clothe diapers (plus a few boxes of disposables).

2014 was about accepting pajamas as a perfectly acceptable type of daytime clothing for both children and adults on weekends.

2014 is about accepting that sometimes good-enough is perfectly fine.