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!|·Brian Baumgartner's first-ever cookbook about his all-time favorite food both on- and off-screen - chili
·Written in the humorous and engaging tone Brian Baumgartner is known for, making this cookbook not your average cookbook
·The ultimate collection of 177 chili recipes from world championship chili cook-off winners, celebrities, social media influencers, famous chefs, restaurant owners, Brian Baumgartner himself, and his fan base
·Features new and inventive ways to cook chili in different methods, styles, and influences, including classic, contemporary, and regional recipes
·Includes an introduction by Brian providing a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous 60-second chili scene that went down in TV history and made him a chili icon, plus his devoted passion for this classic comfort food and its rich history
·Contains tons of chili overviews, secrets, tips, and tricks throughout, plus QR codes to exclusive step-by-step cooking video tutorials
·Includes a foreword written by fellow The Office co-star, Oscar Nunez
·Brian Baumgartner is a New York Times best-selling author and an award-winning actor best known for his role as Kevin Malone in the Emmy-winning NBC sitcom, The Office. He is also a podcaster, producer, director, and author. His latest book, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, landed on the NYT bestseller list (Nov 2021).
·Contains 50 championship-winning recipes from the International Chili Society's World Champion Chili Cook-Off, spanning from 1967 to present day
