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by Brian Baumgartner (Author)
No one takes chili more seriously than Brian Baumgartner, whose character as Kevin Malone became a household name in the Emmy-winning TV series, The Office. In real life, Brian is a true chili master and aficionado who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the most perfect pot of chili. Featuring 177 chili recipes stamped with Brian's "seriously good" approval rating, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook contains new and inventive ways to spice up chili for all occasions, all year long. Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this engaging cookbook opens with an introduction from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food. Each section that follows showcases specific styles of chili -- from Texas chili and Cincinnati chili to turkey chili, chili verde, vegetarian, and other regional and international variations. Every mouth-watering recipe has been contributed by renowned chefs, world championship chili cook-off winners, restaurant owners, TV celebrities, social media influencers, Brian himself, and his dedicated fan base. Also included are 50 championship-winning recipes from the International Chili Society's World Champion Chili Cook-Off spanning from 1967 to present day, a foreword by fellow The Office co-star, Oscar Nunez, and a bonus recipe of the official "Kevin's Famous Chili" from The Office! So strap on your apron, grab a spoon, and dig in with Brian Baumgartner as your ultimate chili guide!
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Over 150 of Brian Baumgartner's All-Time Favorite Chili Recipes! Much like his fictional counterpart Kevin Malone in the Emmy-winning TV show, The Office, Brian Baumgartner is a true chili master who is serious about making the most perfect pot of chili. He scoured the United States and beyond to find the best, most savory chili recipes he could find! Seriously Good Chili Cookbook is the world's biggest and greatest collection of chili recipes. With more than 150 mouth-watering recipes gathered by the most famous chili icon, Brian himself, this chili cookbook is the only one you'll ever need! Seriously Good Chili Cookbook features . . . - Over 150 best-of chili recipes hand-picked by Brian Baumgartner - 50 World Champion Chili Cook-Off winning recipes spanning from 1967 to present day - A behind-the-scenes look at the infamous 60-second chili scene that went down in TV history and made Brian a chili icon - Fascinating details on the incredibly rich history of chili - Brian's very own savory and Seriously Good chili recipe that he has perfected over years of trial and error, plus step-by-step video instruction with a QR code - Brian's expert cooking tips and QR codes to gain exclusive access to cooking video tutorials - BONUS recipe! The official "Kevin's Famous Chili" recipe from The Office--sans carpet Chili recipes for every style by award-winning and celebrity chefs, International Chili Society World Cook-Off champions, social media influencers, restaurant owners, fans of Brian Baumgartner, and more! - Chili Con Carne - Chili Verde - White Chicken Chili - Texas Chili - Cincinnati Chili - Turkey Chili - Vegetarian Chili - Black Bean Chili - Homestyle Chili - Chili Dogs, Nachos, Cornbread, and More!
Author Biography
Brian Baumgartner became a household name as one of Dunder Mifflin's accountants "Kevin Malone" on NBC's Emmy-winning TV series, The Office. Just like his fictional character, Brian is equally passionate about chili. Brian continues his partnership with BUSH'S(R) Beans as an official spokesperson for the company, who also takes chili seriously. Additionally, Brian was invited by the International Chili Society to be one of their World Championship Chili Cook-Off judges in 2021. Seriously Good Chili Cookbook is Brian's first published cookbook that reflects his deep-rooted love for this classic comfort food, features his very own "Perfect Pot of Chili" recipe, and contains the world's best chili recipes contributed by celebrity chefs, restaurant owners, industry leaders, and chili cook-off champions. Brian is also a New York Times best-selling author of his latest book, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, as well as host of the hit podcasts, The Office Deep Dive with Brian Baumgartner and Off The Beat with Brian Baumgartner.
