How to Use chili in a Sentence

chili

noun
  • Grab a burger or a bowl of chili and take in the views of the Wilson Range.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The chili crunchy stuff with the stern lady on the bottle was the clear winner.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Reheat the chili and top with the tortilla chips (crushed) and cilantro.
    Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • My dad was known for his chili and his ham hock and beans.
    James Hales Remembering Rogers, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
  • But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place?
    Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
  • Even the chili oil and infused soy sauce that the buns can be eaten with are made fresh in the kitchen.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Some chili crisp blends skew umami and savory, some turn up the heat.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Winning free chili for a year One winner hailed all the way from Texas.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Add lentils, veggies, and chili crisp to the bowl and dress with your favorite vinaigrette.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, meet the chili pepper setting world records on the Scoville scale.
    CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Top each with some of the chili, then garnish with the cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, and remaining onion.
    Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Uyghurs sometimes eat these bundles with a side of chili oil to amp up the flavor.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Order it on a chili burger or on some chili cheese fries.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Drizzle with sesame dressing and the chili oil, if using.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The two would hang out in the basement, trading secrets over a bag of spicy sweet chili Doritos.
    Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
  • If your bud needs go-to chili-eating socks (as one does), look no further.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Then place shallot rings, followed by drops of chili oil.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Cook chili: Lock the Instant Pot lid back in place and cook on high pressure for 50 minutes.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • It isn't based on medals won or tasting notes or what pairs best with a bowl of Cincinnati-style chili.
    Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Think a jar of local chili paste sounds like a great travel souvenir?
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Lunch and dinners: Add brown rice to soups, chili, jambalaya, tacos, and casseroles.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, the crew gets into a spirited debate on what the best chili is around the Cincinnati area.
    Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Inside it was speckled with white cheddar and bits of hatch chili.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in Newport.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Get your dog topped with kimchi, spicy chili, pork belly, or Asian slaw.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Sauté red onion, garlic, frozen spinach, and sliced chili peppers in a little olive oil.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Nickel City in Austin serves delicious coney dogs and chili cheese fries, but, not a chip rack in sight.
    Danny Palumbo, Bon Appétit, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Some of the flavors have a kick, like the chocolate chili or mango jalapeño, but the cinnamon wild berry has less spice.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Executive chef Dalia Rivera and her team added chili and tortilla soup to the menu.
    Dallas News, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Top with parsley leaves, chili flakes, salt, and pepper for more flavor.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023

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