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Make this mood-boosting meal right now
CNN
It's chilly times like these when we all need comfort, and a hearty bowl of chili will cure what ails you. Chili's adaptability makes it well suited for any palate, whether you're an omnivore or vegan. Here are many ways to make it.
Though various regions of the Southwest and Central America lay claim to being the birthplace of chili -- San Antonio, New Mexico, northern Mexico -- the food is as diverse as the population of North America, according to Robb Walsh, author of "The Chili Cookbook."
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