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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. This episode is about chili, the hearty anytime meal that has endless variations. Learn to make Red Chili Con Carne, Texas Chili, Green Chile Stew with Pork and Beans, Black Bean Chili, Chili Con Carne with Ginger and Beans, Lamb Chili, Cincinnati Chili, and California Chili. Smith not only cooks, he also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.