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Marathoner 4 -- MollyMurphy(5), Chief Rum(7), bsak16(8), SnDvls(12)
ntndeacon 2 -- Jonathan Ezarik(6), Barkeep49(9)
Barkeep49 2 -- Marathoner(12), ntndeacon(13)

Frijole Mole Chili
Yield: 6 servings
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash of ground cloves (optional)
Optional Toppings
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Shredded Monterey jack cheese

Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven until onion is tender but not brown.

Add remaining ingredients except optional toppings; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; continue to simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ladle into bowls; garnish as desired and serve with additional picante sauce.
Makes 6 servings - about 8 cups.
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Ray Spicer was quick with a handshake and quicker with a quip. It served him well in sales and in life. He had made the switch to vegetarian about 3 years ago and 125 pounds later was eager to spread the good word with his Frijole Mole Chili. Outgoing and personable, Ray was the last person anyone would suspect of cheating.

Until now. As the judges told him that he had been disqualified, people around were shocked. Not Ray. No way, no how. But alas, he is gone nevertheless.

Ray Spicer, regular contestant, has been eliminated.

NIGHT 3 ACTIONS DUE NOON EASTERN TOMORROW