TASTE OF RECIPES

CHIPOTLE CHILI

Courtesy Chef Karla

Ingredients

1-pound Turkey breast, ground 1-pound Ground beef, 90/10 2 tablespoons Grapeseed oil 2 cups Onions, small dice (~1 each) 2 cups Bell peppers, small dice (~2 each) 20 ounces Cauliflower, riced ¼ cup Garlic, minced 2 each Jalapeno, minced 2 (28 oz) Tomato with liquid, diced, canned 4 tablespoons Chili powder 2 tablespoons Cumin, ground 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder 3 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo, minced 2 cups Black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups Garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups Pinto beans, drained, rinsed 2 teaspoons Salt

Method:

• Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. • Turn on low to cook for 8-12 hours or on high for 6-8 hours. • Stir occasionally throughout cooking process. • That’s it. Dig in.

Serves: 12 Serving Size: 1 ½ cups Calories: 378 Fat: 10 grams Sodium: 391 milligrams Carbohydrates: 42 grams Protein: 31 grams Fiber: 11 grams

Karla is owner of Chef Karla LLC specializing in creating crave-worthy and good-for-you cuisine. Karla provides nutrition coaching, personalized prepared family meals, and small group catering. For more healthy recipes and wellness tips visit www.chef-karla.com or connect directly at Karla@chef-karla.com

Chef’s Note: This recipe creates a big batch. Separate out what you need for the upcoming week and freeze the rest. The Chipotle Chili will store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I love to make this chili in my instant pot, if you have one, I highly recommend it. Combine all ingredients plus 2 cups of water, cook on high pressure for 1 hour. Enjoy!

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STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT Located at 15 Executive Park Dr., just off Pope Avenue. Celebrating 32 years! Voted the Island’s best Italian restaurant, Stellini features popular menu items from the Little Italy section of New York and northern New Jersey. Choose from items such as Clams Casino, Veal Saltimbocca, Zuppa di Pesce, Osso Buco, Lasagna and more. Chefs specialties created nightly. Extensive wine list, Early Bird specials, children’s menu and take-out available. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-7006 for reservations.

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Celebrating 32 Years!

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WINTER

Wonderland

BY ALLYSON JONES PHOTOS COURTESY ISLAND RECREATION ASSOCIATION

As the weather finally cools off, the fun heats up at a variety of winter events hosted by the Island Recreation Center.

A community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of all ages through public recreation programs, wellness activities and community events, the Island Rec. Center had to change and adapt much of its programing during the pandemic. Luckily, most of the popular seasonal happenings make a return this winter which, in turn, will benefit the Carmines Family Recreation Scholarship Fund ensuring that no child is denied recreational opportunities.

Kick off the holiday season at the Winter Wonderland Festival on Friday, December 3 at Shelter Cove Community Park from 4-7 p.m. Planned family-friendly activities include carnival games, a rock-climbing wall and inflatable rides, a Golden Candy Cane Hunt, entertainment and treats for all ages. Even the Jolly Ol’ Elf himself is rumored to be making an appearance at this annual holiday event. Afterwards, check out the holiday light displays at nearby Shelter Cove Towne Center and Shelter Cove Harbour.

Snow might not be a familiar sight in coastal South Carolina, but it is guaranteed to fall at least one day every year! Hilton Head Snow Day returns to Shelter Cove Community Park on Saturday, January 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a snowfield, inflatable rides and entertainment. Pack up your gloves and hat and put on your coldweather coat for a rare day of Lowcountry snowball fights and family fun. Admission to the snowfield is $5 for all-day access. Share the love this Valentine’s Day during the Daddy Daughter Dance taking place at the Poseidon Rooftop Bar in Shelter Cove Towne Centre on February 5. Space is limited to 150 for each time slot – 4:40-6 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. – and registration is required. The cost is $25/couple and $10/ additional child(ren). Light refreshments will be served upstairs during the dance or participants can enjoy a discount of 15% off dinner downstairs before or after the event. For dinner reservations, book online at poseidonhhi. com or by phone at (843) 341-3838.

For more information on the Island Rec. Center’s upcoming programs and special events or to make reservations for the Daddy Daughter Dance, call (843) 6817273, visit their Facebook page or check out the website at islandreccenter.org. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the return of the WingFest 25 (for the third time, according to Special Events Director Joe Cain) on March 22, 2022!