# Upping my chili game **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 2, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890 "2020-06-02T03:23:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/81 "2020-06-07T14:58:38Z")
I’m not a big fan of cornbread. I always think it’s going to taste better than it does. But I want to give this recipe a try, rather than the dated and decent recipes from Joy Of Cooking. The recipe is from Mesa Grill (Bobby Flay). Blue and Yellow Corn Muffins 6 tbsp unsalted butter 0.5c finely diced red onion 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1.33c whole milk 4 large eggs 2 tbsp honey 0.5c finely diced bell pepper 2 jalapeño chiles, finely diced 0.5c corn kernels, fresh/thawed 2 tbsp. cilantro 1c. yellow cornmeal (masa) 1c. blue cornmeal 1.5c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 0.5 tsp. baking soda 4 tsp. kosher salt Non-stick cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease muffin pan with cooking spray. 2. In saucepan melt butter, add onion (cook 3-4 mins) then garlic (cook 30 seconds) over medium heat. Divide mixture between 2 bowls. 3. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, honey, peppers, corn, cilantro. Add half to each of the 2 bowls with the onion. 4. Put blue and yellow masa in separate bowls. To each, add 2/3c flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 0.25 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp salt. Mix each masa mix into separate bowls with liquid. 5. Pour equal amounts yellow and blue batter into each muffin, bake about 16 mins. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/82 "2020-06-07T15:03:22Z")
Um…would not yellow and blue cornmeal yield _green_ corn muffins? I’m pretty much a free spirit, but I draw the line at green baked goods. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/83 "2020-06-07T15:04:44Z")
Cornbread is easy to make in a skillet over a campfire. I think that’s the reason some like it with chili. It’s authentic. That doesn’t make it ideal. A spicier version has more continuity. Few breads are better with much sugar, but small amounts can help with yeast (not a factor in quickbreads) or bring out other flavours (but corn is already sweet). ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/84 "2020-06-07T15:06:33Z")
The idea is to make the yellow and blue mixes separately. And to pour them without mixing. But you could just as easily make one batter of one colour and they’d probably taste the same. Blue cornmeal is kind of purply. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/85 "2020-06-08T01:00:07Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > I’ll have to experiment with mushrooms, star anise and bulgur, used to affect with vegetarian chilies. As above, guess I should be using more maple syrup to sweeten, but my government ration is generally reserved for all the Beavertails all Canadians eat every day. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890/86 "2020-06-08T01:07:55Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > Also, cornbread with chili is just plain weird. Nabisco saltines or GTFO. (this is my Great Lakes/Rust Belt heritage talking) No, you’re thinking of beans…no beans with chili. Cornbread, yes. Something like this, made with cream style corn, jalapeno, and cheese. > **[Mexican-Style Cornbread](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6802/mexican-style-cornbread/)** > > This Mexican cornbread made with creamed corn, cheese, onion, and jalapeño peppers is delicious. A melted Cheddar crust tops makes it irresistible! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-my-chili-game/854890.md?page=4)