Seriously Good Chili Cookbook - by Brian Baumgartner (Hardcover)

About the Book

Much like Brian Baumgartner's role as Kevin Malone in The Office, Brian is a true chili master 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 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 is 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!

Book Synopsis

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!

From the Back Cover

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!

Review Quotes

A celebratory bonanza of recipes, history and fun facts that will appeal to both the newbie and the affectionado, the Seriously Good Chili Cookbookis a must-have for any chili enthusiast. Covering all the styles and sourced from regular folks, chefs and award-winners, this book will become a well-worn, beloved favorite for anyone obsessed with this classic comfort food. - Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor, Rachael Ray In Season Magazine

Brian's eye (and taste buds) for great chili is absolutely top notch. In fact, we will let him judge ANY day in ANY category he wants at our annual World Championship Chili Cookoff! (We just won't let him carry any of the dishes during the turn-in process!!!) - Mike McCloud, President of The International Chili Society, The Chili Commissioner

Calling all chili lovers! This is a book you need to master all things chili! It's packed full of chili recipes of all kinds, from black bean chili to turkey chili, green chili, beef chili, you name it! I seriously can't wait to make my next big pot of chili. I promise not to drop it! - Mike Hultquist, creator of ChiliPepperMadness.com, author of The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook

Make a chili worthy of Kevin from 'The Office' with Brian Baumgartner. - The Washington Post

This is a tremendously fun book to read as well as eat along to! I don't know if people getting together and making chili could heal the world, but it's not a bad place to start. - Forbes

When the weather turns chilly, Brian Baumgartner's Seriously Good ChiliCookbook Is your go-to cookbook to find the melting pot of flavors that chili brings to your dinner table. - Anne Braly, food columnist, Chattanooga Times Free Press

Whip up a batch of Brian Baumgartner's (AKA Kevin Malone's) hearty meat and bean chili the next time you need to feed a crowd, warm your soul, and/or binge-watch "The Office." - VICE

Who doesn't love a chili collection curated by the king of chili himself? This is the new bible on chili, with recipes for every style and diet and with heartwarming anecdotes from The Office's famous chili scene. It's ideal for any chili lover or The Office fan (and we count ourselves as both!). - Sonja and Alex Overhiser, Founders of ACoupleCooks.com, cookbook authors, and contributors to The Washington Post

Who doesn't love chili? The variety that you will find in this collection will have you wanting to make chili every day. I highly recommend that you grab this cookbook. And not just for yourself but for all your friends too! - Kim Wilcox, author of Great Book of Grilled Cheese

About the Author

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.