CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – National Chili Day is celebrated every fourth Thursday in the month of February, and it’s the perfect time for chili lovers to try their favorite recipes.

The basics are chili peppers or seasoning, meat and often tomatoes and beans, but some cooks like to add some pizazz with ingredients like beer, cinnamon and even chocolate!

Everyone’s recipe is different, so take our poll and tell us what you put in and on your chili.