I am making chilifor dinner..my sister in law made me a batch of

I make my own. I bought the packets for years, but I have everything in the cabinet to make my own, so that is what I have been doing for about 6 months.

I wouldn't know where to start. However, if I were to look on the internet, I'm sure I could find some advice. I'm sure it's not hard if you just take the time to learn.

I do both, I make it and also buy the chili seasoning packets to add to my chili when I don't feel like making it up because I make it as I use it. I like the packets they seem to have the right amount of everything in them and your not having to taste test alot like when I do my own..add a little of this and little of that and a pinch her and there.

I usually make my own...well, by that I mean I toss in the ingredients of what would make up a seasoning mix. But, I have to say I recently made a recipe and it used a mix. The chili was the BEST TASTING chili I've ever had in my life. Seriously. I am going to add a can of tomato soup next time just because it was way too thick for us. The recipe I used is this one: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Debdoozies-Blue-Ribbon-Chili/Detail.aspx

I make my own from scratch. Takes awhile but I make a big batch and freeze some in tupperware for latter. I don't think I could handle the seasoning packets. Have you ever looked at what they put in there? Good Luck! tdemex

Sounds delicious! I'll have to go and see what a homemade taco/chili seasoning is made out of, because I am now very curious. Usually, when I make tacos or chili, I use a combination of herbs, chili powder, and tomato bouillon to season it with.