I tossed on a jacket and boots the first day that the temperature briefly dipped under 65 degrees here in Louisville, Ky. Then I made my way to Toasty’s Tavern, an easy-going neighborhood bar, where I ...

Creating a taco seasoning blend at home is a breeze and allows me to control the heat and salt levels. I start with a base of chili powder and cumin, then add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ...

Reminders of my early attempts at preparing homemade chili are recorded on the pages of my Chasen’s Chili recipe, clipped from some long-ago ’70s source. Rust-red splatters of chili powder-spiked ...