In preparation for opening morning on Nov. 12, I scoured the internet this weekend for chili recipes and decided to test out a few small batches of some recipes that sounded appetizing. While I definitely have a couple of trusty recipes in my aresenal, I always love finding new recipes I’ve never tried before, then catering them with my own dash of this and that to make them my own.

However, with this chili recipe, it came out pretty much perfect. And yes, I considered leaving out the oddly included cup of coffee. But don’t do it; it adds a perfect smokey flavor!

I will say, if you like a lot of heat and spice (I do!), then make sure to toss in some of your favorite peppers, add a tad more red pepper, or go heavy on the chili powder (I use Chipotle Chili Powder), because this recipe, while delicious, isn’t on the fire hot side like a lot of people like it.

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Ingredients

Directions

• –Fill oven-proof frying pan or cast-iron skillet with shallow dose of olive oil (probably around 1-3 tbsp depending on your pan size.) Heat to medium.
• –While pan is heating, season duck breast with salt, pepper and rosemary.
• –Place duck into heated oil and lightly brown all sides.
• –Add the diced onions, carrots and celery to the pan.
• –Place pan into oven for anywhere from 10-25 minutes. This will depend on the size of the breast and how much you browned it in the previous step.
• –Spoon excess fat from the pan (there may not be much), leaving the chopped vegetables in the pan, and add the red wine. Boil until reduced by two thirds.
• –Add the stock and reduce again by two thirds. Taste and check the seasoning, then strain into serving jug.
• –Carve the breast and use extra juice to cover.

Recipe is great served with rice and potatoes!

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

Come inside for the full list of ingredients and directions on how to make gameday chili.

Check out the recipe below for one of our favorites, coutesty of chef Tyler Florence. Feel free to add and remove ingredients to make it your own.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick, bone-in
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

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Whether your hard-work in the woods this spring has already paid-off, or you’re still after your hunting grounds’ “King Tom,” check out one of the best wild turkey recipes below:

Wild Turkey Recipe Ingredients

* 3 to 4 eggs

*1 cup milk

* salt and pepper

* wild turkey breast cut into strips (around 4 inches in length)

* Appropriate amount of flour for breading (depending on number of strips)

* oil (for deep frying or Fry Daddy)

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