On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:34:44 -0500, James Silverton
> wrote:

> I tried a recipe for chilli the other day that used some tomatilloes but
> not much in the way of spices beyond prepared chilli powder and cumin
> It was rather blah even with the addition of a little Tabasco. I had
> made enough for two meals and I cooked the second for half an hour more
> with some oregano, coriander and ancho chile. I not have anchos
> available the previous day but the second attempt was rather good.

Sounds like you started off with a bland recipe. Cumin, oregano and
garlic are musts with any chili made from scratch (don't forget to
salt it) and I am always surprised by the volume I use, but I also
taste as I go along and add what I think it needs. Cilantro is a nice
finish, but not necessary.

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