Halloween Night and Family Traditions

Holiday season is upon us and for most, the holidays are tied to family traditions and favorite family recipes.  Growing up, my mom usually made a big pot of red beans and rice with popeyes fried chicken or a big pot of chili.....either way it was a big pot of something! Best thing about cooking a big pot of something is that you usually start cooking it hours in advance, so its done ahead of time, it feeds a bunch! Family, friends, neighbors that pop in - you are prepared!
I have started the tradition of making my dad's 3 meat, 3 bean chili!
I serve it with steamed rice, fritos, avocado salad, cheese, greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) and sometimes cornbread.

Here is the recipe
http://amommawhocooks.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-chilli-night.html

Hope everyone had a spooky and safe Halloween!
Make the holidays a special time with your family, marked with some special meals your children will grow to love and look forward to on those special nights!

Avocado salad we topped the chilli with.

 

Chilli frito pies! 

 

My sweet girls were a prima ballerina and rainbow unicorn!