How many restaurants in Sacramento received the ground beef now being recalled for possible E-coli O157:H7 contamination? See the October 12, 2011 Associated Press/NBC San Diego article, "Ground Beef Recalled Over E. coli Concerns." Before you order ground meat in any restaurant, you can ask the manager whether the ground beef product is the one named in the FDA news release today.While you might enjoy slow cooker chilli jamie oliver, it is ideal to consider other types of ground meat when preparing this meal. Ground turkey and chicken are healthier. It can be challenging to tell the difference due to the chili seasoning, but turkey and chicken can also add a unique flavor to any chili recipe. If you don't mind eating a vegetarian meal, you can also skip the meat altogether.A: It is suitable for beef, lamb, veal, pork or chicken so far that I know of. I have made casseroles, soups and even desserts. Chicken cacciatore is a favorite in my house. I have also cooked pot roasts, curry's, corned silverside and chilli con carne. Pasta dishes are also a breeze to make.Cook a Little Differently - While it would be nice if you could stand outside and barbecue all year long, that time of year has passed. Now is the time to explore your other cooking options. Try using a slow cooker, roasting, or stir-frying. New cooking techniques not only provide you with various ways to prepare delicious meals, but may also help you find new and interesting nutritious recipes.Truthfully, any food that you take the time to prepare in the kitchen that does not come out of the box will make quite the impression that day if you usually leave the cooking to the one you are trying to impress.In a pinch a small bowl of Wendy's chili isn't a horrible choice, but it's somewhat limited in nutritional value and is too high in sodium and artificial additives. A better option? Make it yourself by adding grass raised organic beef and chili beans to a chilli con carne vegetarian cooker along with the other ingredients and allow it to cook all day. When you come home from work, it's ready to serve - without all of the salt and additives. If you do get a bowl of Wendy's chili, stay away from the crackers they give offer on the side. They're mostly empty calories and, they too, contain high fructose corn syrup.