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Katie Martin, a freelance writer from Danbury, has sent a simple recipe that is perfect for a winter evening AND she has a new twist you will find interesting.

Doc’s Chili Pop

2 cans (16.9 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (28 oz) chunky
crushed tomatoes
1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb Italian sausage
7 shakes chili powder or to taste
1/2 lg onion, chopped
1 can white kidney beans,
do not drain
1 can red kidney beans,
do not drain
1/2 t pepper
1 heaping t cinnamon
Sea salt to taste
Grated cheddar cheese

Brown onion, sausage, hamburger. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT beans. Cook until well simmered. Add beans. Simmer until beans are warm all the way through. Before serving chili, stir in some cheddar cheese and also top with cheese. While heating chili, pop one bag of microwave popcorn. Dip popcorn in chili or serve with chili instead of cornbread or crackers.

Katie says her husband likes to put popcorn in the bowl first and top it with the chili!