A hearty bowl of chili with perfectly balanced flavors can have anyone asking for seconds. And if you want to add a sweet ...

Now that I’m finally on the mend — and with antibiotics in tow — I look forward to our next snow day, when I’ll have this hearty ground beef, kidney bean and sweet potato chili at the ready.

So the chicken has a nice crust and the steam from the skillet keeps the inside moist. The sweet chili sauce with walnuts adds texture and a sweet tang.

If you’re worried about meat-free chili curing your hankering ... cornbread perfectly complement this chili. Loaded baked potato or baked sweet potato. Consider filling hot spuds with heaping ...