What if? That is a question asked by all of us, so many times. These books give us the chance to start over, maybe not from scratch, but close enough to it that we see our characters tweak the recipes of their lives. And find some humor and revelations along the way!

Recipe: You will need: a small onion, a can of black beans, a can of kidney beans, a can of pinto beans, diced jalapeno peppers, a can of diced tomatoes, an optional bell pepper, a can of pumpkin puree, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, and water or broth. Pretty much all you have to do in terms of prep for this dish is dice the onion. Once you have done that, put everything into the instant pot. Do not drain the beans or tomatoes, just throw them in. This means you will probably only need a cup, maybe cup and a half of the water or broth. If you want the consistency to be more soupy and less chili-y, you can add more liquid. For the spices, I like a kick so I tend to be pretty liberal with the paprika and chili powder, but you can add however much you want depending on your taste. You can make it multiple times and do it a little differently each time! Give it all a good stir, close the instant pot, and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow for a natural release, or quick release if you’re in a hurry. Once it’s done, feel free to top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, whatever your desired chili toppings may be.

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