28th annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cookoff

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28th annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cookoff

28th annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cookoff

Marietta resident Mark Elliott tries a chili sample. This year's event will be held Sept. 27.

The cook-off was not just limited to chili, but it also included Brunswick stew and corn bread competitions. A variety of peppers and cloves of garlic are just a few of the secret ingredients for the event.

Atlanta resident Liz Rogers grabs a chili sample from Lilburn based Chuck and the Chili Chicks at the Stone Mountain cook-off. According the Rogers, "The chili was excellent. I like the garlic."

Joyce Campbell (left), of Smyrna, walks back to her spot on the lawn near the stage. Bands provided entertainment through out the day.

Carey Gilbert (right), of Alpharetta, samples rabbit from the Brunswick stew made by Hillbilly Chilli's Michael and Debbie Smith, of Covington.

A skillet with a bit of Brunswick stew from Dave's Chili, of Conyers, shines in the sun.

Atlanta resident John Sisk stirs chili for Lilburn based Chuck and the Chili Chicks.

This recipe will be a winner at your house, and it's simple. You can cook it in 30 minutes. It's linked from our chili blog or you can find it at www.eveningedge.com. Search for "cheesy chili."

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Marietta resident Mark Elliott tries a chili sample. This year's event will be held Sept. 27.

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