L.A.’s Favorite Chili Available at a New Chain of Stores

L.A.'s Favorite Chili strikes again.

Grocery store shelves throughout the Western United States are not complete until “the brick” joins forces with other meat department items.

Dolores Chili was a natural to become the second most purchased item in the fresh meat case at Food4Less and Ralphs’ stores in 2010, and thus far in 2011.

This week, the all beef, original Chili Brick® will hit the shelves at all of WinCo Foods' California store locations.

"We are very excited about our partnership with the great people at Winco Foods and we look forward to having our Dolores Chili available to WinCo customers," said David Muñoz, Dolores Canning President.

WinCo’s meat department shelves will house the 20-ounce retail-sized Chili Brick®, which will be priced at $4.79 per unit.

Each brick of Dolores Chili makes 4-5 servings and comes ready to heat and serve. Dolores Chili is the perfect topping for Chili Burgers, Hot Dogs or Chili Fries. Dolores Chili lovers recognize a diverse, great tasting product, but also appreciate the low cost per serving and the ability to feed a family during these tougher economic times.

Its model is a perfect fit for WinCo, which is known as "The Supermarket Low Price Leader.”

Dolores Chili fits right in at WinCo Foods by providing the consumer with a great quality product at value pricing. The Los Angeles-based Dolores Canning, founded in 1954, is best known for its famous Beef Chili Brick®, and recently introduced a Chicken version with the same great taste.

Originally a distributor of beef and pork Mexican products, the family-owned Dolores Canning has expanded its delectable chili to major retail grocery chains throughout the West, and its foodservice pack is sold at all Smart & Final stores, Jetro and countless cash & carry stores. Many restaurants including Philippe the Original in Downtown L.A. have served Dolores Chili for over 40 years.

WinCo Foods serves customers throughout the Western United States through three distribution warehouses. WinCo Foods joins other grocers such as Albertson's, Food4Less, Ralphs, Stater Bros. & Vons as another retailer where chili lovers can enjoy Chili Brick®.

For those consumers who cannot find Dolores Chili at a restaurant or grocery chain near them, they can visit www.dolorescanning.com/catalog.

L.A.’s Favorite Chili hits SoCal streets

Dolores Chili Brick, simply known as Dolores Chili and dubbed “L.A.’s Favorite Chili” has been satisfying palates for over 50 years.

In the past, Dolores Canning Co., the East Los Angeles-based manufacturer of Dolores Chili has sponsored the California State Chili Championship.

From 2010-2011, Dolores Chili also participated at off-road racing events, 5K and 10K runs, cook-offs, church fairs and cancer walks in LA, San Bernardino and Orange counties sampling the famous chili, demonstrating recipe preparation, and handing out promotional items.

During the remaining 2011 and into 2012, Dolores Chili is more aggressively hitting the streets. The calendar is filling up with more runs, walks, street fairs and various events.

At each event, Dolores Chili sets up a 10 x 10 booth and samples enough chili and promotional products for a single or multiple day gig.

"We enjoy getting out in our local area, to meet & greet our Dolores Chili fans and to give back to those who buy our product. We love to support events that benefit the community", said David Munoz, company President.

Chili Fritos and a straight “cup of red” are two popular items sampled during events at the Dolores Chili booth.

Booth visitors will receive coupons, and promo items and gear such as mouse pads, pens, key chains and T-shirts.

To set up a Dolores Chili booth at your next event, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.

Chili Brick Moves to No. 2 Spot in LA Area Meat Department Sales

Ground beef, steaks, chicken breast, lunch meat, sausage and Chili Brick.

Last fall Dolores Chili Brick was ranked No. 3 amongst these items stocked in Southern California's Food 4 Less fresh meat cases. This month, Kroger, the parent company of Food 4 Less and sister store Ralphs, announced the Chili Brick was now No. 2. Just behind front-runner Oscar Meyer, the all beef, 20-ounce Chili Brick topped the sales reports at the end of the fourth quarter for the Food 4 Less stores in the L.A. area.

“We’re starting to make a hype in grocery store meat departments. When people don’t see our product, they’re asking for it, and when it’s there, they’re buying it,” said David Muñoz, Dolores Canning Co. president.

The Chili Brick’s continued popularity at Ralphs and Food 4 Less has placed it alongside top selling national brand items providing excellent value for consumers.

The frozen, fully cooked Chili Bricks are sold for $4.29, and one brick can serve four to six people. Chili and rice bowls, chili dogs, chili burgers, chili cheese fries or nachos or a straight cup or bowl are the most popular ways it’s served.

It is raved about on blogs, recipes, and Facebook and Twitter posts. Some fans, friends and followers say the chili is the base of their homemade recipes. Countless fans from around the country get their “Chili fix” weekly by ordering Dolores Chili on-line.

Dolores Canning Co., the manufacturer of the Chili Brick, sells its product in grocery chains beyond Food 4 Less and Ralphs. Albertson’s, Bristol Farms, Stater Bros. & Vons stores also carry the Chili Brick.

Foodservice distributors and club stores like Smart & Final and Restaurant Depot carry the larger size, 5-pound tray. Restaurants such as Philippe the Original, in Downtown L.A., have featured the famous chili on their menu for nearly 40 years. National distributors such as Sysco, carry the Chili Brick and distribute to restaurant chains and independent establishments.

In late 2010, Dolores introduced the chicken Chili Brick made from 100 percent chicken and the same family recipe as the beef brick. Those bricks have hit shelves at Superior and Bristol Farms’ locations as of now.

Distributors carry the chili and distribute to restaurant chains and independent establishments.

Dolores Canning Co. is a family owned, third generation, minority owned business. The company has been making the famous Dolores Chili Brick since 1973 at its East Los Angeles plant. Dolores Chili can be purchased on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/.

Restaurant Depot Offers New Chili Option, Dolores

The simplest, traditional ingredients, which made the Dolores Chili Brick® famous and many restaurant’s chili and menu items stand out, has been in Restaurant Depot and Jetro stores for years.

Restaurant owners, cooks and chefs have been using Dolores (all beef) Chili Brick® to bring their own chili and menu items to life since the 80’s.

It was a no brainer when Dolores Chili’s President, David Muñoz, and Sales Manager, Bert Muñoz, introduced the Chicken Chili Brick® in late 2010. “The same consistency, but a great alternative for those who prefer chicken,” said David. “The chicken chili can be used for different, creative menu items.”

The Chicken Chili Brick® is made from 100 percent chicken and all of Dolores’ famous family spices. Like the beef brick, it is pre-cooked, frozen and ready to heat and serve.

Restaurant owners use it to top off their burgers and dogs, bring the flavor to their Chili Cheese Fries and for creative ‘chili and rice’ or ‘chili over pasta’ items.

Select stores across Southern California stock the Chicken Chili Brick® next to the beef brick in the 5-pound brick or 20-pound tray options.
Since the chicken bricks just hit shelves last week, Restaurant Depot is offering 10 percent off list price at participating stores.

To find a Restaurant Depot in Southern California please visit http://www.restaurantdepot.com/Misc/locations.aspx#northerncalifornia.

For more info about Dolores Chili please visit www.lasfavoritechili.com.

Chili Dog Casserole

Here's another quick, easy and affordable Dolores Chili Brick® recipe we know you and the kids will love.

Ingredients:
1 Dolores Chili Brick®
1 package of beef frankfuters
10 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 (8-ounce) package Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

2. In a medium saucepan heat Dolores Chili Brick®.

3. Spread Dolores Chili on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Roll up franks inside tortillas and place in baking dish, seam side down, on top of the Dolores Chili. Top with the remaining chili and sprinkle with cheese.

4. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Chili: Super Bowl or Three Bean Chili...

This Super Bowl Sunday add chicken or beef Dolores Chili Brick to your simple recipes to spice things up, or make some of our favorite, quick Dolores Chili recipes.

Super Bowl Recipes

Super Bowl of Chili

You can prepare either chicken or beef Chili Brick and include shredded cheddar and green or white onions to top it off.

Thaw a 20-ounce beef or chicken Chili Brick

Place the chili in a medium saucepan. Add water or broth.

Heat for 7-10 minutes and serve in a bowl.

Chili Cheese Nachos

Prepare a crock-pot with Ortega, El Mexicano, or any brand sold at Smart&Final or Sam’s, nacho cheese.

In a medium to large saucepan prepare a beef Chili Brick to pour over a plate of nachos.

Chili Cheese Fries

In the oven prepare your favorite cut of Ore-Ida or any brand frozen fries.

In a saucepan prepare an all-beef or chicken Chili Brick.

Serve the fries topped with Dolores Chili Brick, shredded cheese and a teaspoon of sour cream.

Three Bean Chili w/ Jalapeno

In a medium saucepan, prepare Dolores Chili Brick, add beef or chicken stock instead of water.

Strain off excess grease.

Add diced tomato, pinto beans and jalapeno.

Bring back to a simmer.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Dolores Chili will host ‘Free Cup of Chili Day’ at Philippe the Original

Like many other chili makers, Dolores Chili is devoted to its family recipe since they began manufacturing the famous Dolores Chili Brick in 1973.


But what also sets them apart from the competition, aside from their unique brick shape and flavor, is their reputation for being “L.A.’s Favorite Chili.”

Last year was a successful one for the maker of the foodservice and retail-sized all beef, pre-cooked and spiced Chili Bricks. Their market expansion included bricks on shelves at all Southern California Vons locations, and a stronger presence in other stores such as Food4Less, Ralphs, Albertsons and Stater Brothers. They also introduced a new product; a chicken Chili Brick, which was on shelves in all Bristol Farms and Superior Grocers within weeks of introducing the product.

And for decades, the all-beef chili has been ‘proudly served’ by the cup or bowl at Philippe the Original in Downtown L.A.

“Everybody loves the chili,” said Philippe’s restaurant manager, Elias Barajas.
To celebrate their 2010 milestones and their partnership with Philippe’s, Dolores Chili will host a ‘Free Cup of Chili Day,’ at Philippe’s on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
The first 500 guests, starting at 11 a.m., who accept a voucher available at either of Philippe’s entrances can present them at the counter for a free cup of chili with the purchase of any sandwich.
Philippe’s is located at 1001 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, across from Union Station.
“This is our way of giving back to all of our chili fans, and to the fans of Philippe’s who we have had a strong partnership with,” said Dolores Chili president David Muñoz.

Dolores Chili Brick is shipped each week to countless retail stores, foodservice companies and restaurants nationwide. Although, it built its reputation in L.A. where their plant is located, people across the nation and globe request and order the chili in their city every day. Dolores Chili ships Chili Brick six-packs each week to locations such as Anchorage, Boston and Chicago. For more info about Dolores Chili please visit, www.LAsFavoriteChili.com.

Dolores Introduces A New Chicken Chili

For over 35 years, Dolores Chili, often referred to as L.A.’s Favorite Chili (www.lasfavoritechili.com), has been stealing the show across Southern California. Since 1973, Dolores Canning has produced the frozen all-beef chili known as the Dolores Chili Brick.


Now, for the first time since its inception, there is a new brick to brag about. David Munoz, Dolores Canning Co. President and cousin Bert Munoz, Dolores’ Sales Manager will introduce a new Chicken Chili Brick this month.

The original, Beef Chili Brick’s new shelf mate is a 100 percent Chicken product, fully cooked and seasoned with the same Dolores spices that made the original brick famous.

“Our new Chicken Chili Brick is a great alternative for those who prefer chicken and it maintains a healthy balance. Our new chili has low sodium, low cholesterol and absolutely no MSG,” said David.

The original Chili Brick made of all-beef chili, completely spiced and ready for use is often to blame for a delicious scent filling the air near restaurants, fast food chains, hot dog and hamburger stands and chili cook-offs in So Cal and beyond.

The 20-ounce and five-pound packages of Dolores Chili Brick are currently sold in major grocery store chains such as Albertson’s, Food 4 Less, Vons, Ralphs and Smart & Final. The all-beef chili is also featured on Philippe the Original’s (downtown L.A.) menu.

The company plans to market the new Chicken Chili to their existing accounts in the same size packages. For the past three months the Chicken Chili has been in limited distribution at select foodservice accounts and at Bristol Farms locations.

The company also services a growing web clientele, “Each week we receive inquires from across the country requesting Dolores Chili,” said Bert." "Many people who grew up here in Southern California and now live in different parts of the country need to know how they can get their favorite chili from back home. This week alone we shipped orders of our famous Chili to Anchorage, Boston, and Chicago."

Eventually, they hope the Chicken Chili Brick will yield the same success the original Chili Brick has. For more information on Dolores Chili Brick, please visit our website at www.DoloresChili.com

Chili Brick no. 3 in LA area Meat Department Sales

According to Ralphs and Food 4 Less grocery stores, Dolores Chili Brick is the number three item sold in their meat department.

Just behind front-runners Oscar Meyer and Farmer John, the all beef, 20-ounce Chili Brick topped the sales reports at the end of the third quarter for the LA area.

“We’re starting to make a hype in grocery stores. When people don’t see our product, they’re asking for it, and when it’s there, they’re buying it,” said David Muñoz, Dolores Canning Co. president.

The Chili Brick’s continued popularity at Ralphs and Food 4 Less has placed it alongside top selling national brand items providing excellent value for consumers.

The frozen, fully cooked Chili Bricks are sold for $4.29, and one brick can serve four to six people.

The proven seller can be served in a bowl, topped on a dog, nachos or burger, paired with any main dish, or in various recipes calling for chili.

It is raved about on blogs, recipes, and Facebook and Twitter posts. Some fans, friends and followers say the chili is the base of their homemade recipes. Countless fans from around the country get their “Chili fix” weekly by ordering Dolores Chili online.

Dolores Canning Co., the manufacturer of the Chili Brick, sells its product in grocery chains beyond Ralphs and Food 4 Less. Two weeks ago, the company announced the expansion of its Chili Brick to all 325 Southern California Vons stores.

The brick is also sold in most Southern California grocery chains such as Albertson’s & Stater Brothers, as well as countless independents. Club stores & Foodservice stores like Smart & Final and Restaurant Depot carry the larger size, 5-pound tray. Restaurants such as Philippe the Original, in Downtown LA, feature the famous chili on their menu.

Distributors carry the chili and distribute to restaurant chains and independent establishments.

Dolores Canning Co. is a family owned, third generation and minority owned business. The company has been making the famous Dolores Chili Brick since 1954 at its East Los Angeles plant. Dolores Chili can be purchased direct on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/.

Dolores Chili Brick added to all SoCal Vons Stores

Dolores Chili Brick can now be found in the frozen meat department at all 325 Vons stores across Southern California, from Central California to the Mexican Border.

Although Dolores Chili has been sold at a limited number of Vons stores for the past 25 years, shoppers have had difficulty finding the famous Chili Brick in all Vons locations.  After years of customer requests, the decision was made to carry the Chili Bricks throughout the entire chain.  

“We’ve enjoyed working with select Vons stores for years, but now it’s in all of them across Southern California,” said Dolores Chili’s president, David Munoz. “Consumers throughout the southland have called and asked why they couldn’t find the Chili Bricks in their local Vons store. Now we can direct them to any Vons store location. We're excited and we look forward to working closer with Vons.”

Dolores Canning Co., the manufacturer of Dolores Chili Brick, expects to begin sampling programs within the next week at several Vons stores. Dolores employees will present recipes and sample prepared Chili Brick, demonstrating ways to use the versatile product. 

Dolores Chili Brick, an all-beef chili, is fully cooked and is sold frozen in the meat department. The great taste and ease of use is an alternative to traditional “canned” chili. The famous chili has been made in East Los Angeles since 1973 and is distributed throughout the West Coast. Each tray sells for $4.29 and will serve four to six people.

Chili Bricks are also sold to restaurant owners and operators at Smart & Final and Restaurant Depot behind freezer doors, and on Costco Wholesale’s on-line Business Delivery page.  Distributors across Southern California and nationwide also carry the Chili Bricks on their product lists and sell to restaurants, fast food chains and hamburger and hot dog stands.

Distributors who wish to add Dolores Chili Bricks to their product list should contact Munoz at sales@dolorescanning.com.

Dolores Chili is famous at Philippe the Original in Downtown L.A where it is served in a cup with crackers on the side. 

Chilidogs, chili burgers, chili fries and the famous straight bowl of chili are the most common ways Dolores Chili is served.   

Dolorescanning.com also sells the chili directly to consumers at www.dolorescanning.com/catalog.

Find a nearby Vons store at http://www.vons.com/ifl/grocery/store-locator.

Dolores Chili turns Bricks into Bucks: A 40-pound FREE case of chili can yield over $600 in profits

Summertime is the season of preparation for fall; athletes are working their hardest and school and community programs are practicing and preparing.

What do all have in common? The need to fundraise to help their programs succeed.

With this in mind, Dolores Canning Co. Inc., located in East Los Angeles, CA, has launched its “Bricks into Bucks” program to help youth sports’ teams, community organizations and clubs raise cash for their organizations.

The company will donate a case of Dolores Chili (eight, five-pound trays or 40-pounds) to any organization interested in selling chili cheese fries, chili Fritos, chili cheese nachos, or chili dogs or burgers in their snack bars.

With each new participant, Dolores Canning will demonstrate how to turn a 40-pound case of chili into over $600 in profits.

“It’s simple,” said Dolores Canning’s operations manager, David Muñoz. “They spend a little over $100 on supplies and chili, and we show them how to make $600 plus each time.” Although each organization's first try at selling Dolores Chili may yield more--the first case is free.

Little leagues, soccer organizations, high school booster’s programs, and school organizations can get the first 40-pound case of Dolores Chili free from Dolores. They can purchase each additional Dolores Chili at Smart & Final where the famous chili is sold in five-pound trays (or "Bricks"). The five-pound bricks, most popular for those running a snack bar, are $9.99 each.

Chili Fritos are the most popular snack bar item, which some know as “Pepper Bellies.” Add water (per directions) to one Dolores Chili Brick (five-pound tray) and the Chili Brick yields about 50, two-ounce servings. Add the cost of a box of 50, one-ounce Fritos (about $12) and that gives you a cost of about 44 cents per unit. Each Chili Frito bag can easily be sold for up to $2.00, so that’s a profit of about $78 on every Dolores Chili Brick five-pound tray.

In addition to free chili, each new participant will receive signs to promote chili sales at any snack bar, a suggested recipe, serving size and price sheet, as well as Chili Brick promo giveaways.

Last year’s participants put an ad for Dolores Chili in their program and made game/event day announcements thanking the company for its donations and help building profits.

Interested organizations can e-mail dave@dolorescanning.com to request their free case of Dolores Chili.

For more info please view the “Bricks into Bucks” info at www.LAsFavoriteChili.com

Dolores Chili Brick is also sold in retail size bricks at major grocery chains such as Albertson's, Food4Less/Ralphs, Stater Brothers, Vons, and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are also sold on-line at www.DoloresChili.com/catalog/.

Did you know there's only one REAL Chili Brick and it's made right here in East Los Angeles?

The Chili Brick is made by Dolores Canning Co., a third generation minority family business. Word about Dolores' one of a kind chili is spreading across the United States FAST.

Southern California natives from around the country love to order the chili they grew up with, L.A.'s Favorite Chili...Dolores Chili.

This week, Dolores Canning Co. shipped orders of the "Chili 6-pack," six 20-ounce Chili Bricks, to fans in Boston, Atlanta and Dallas.

Dolores appreciates its nationwide fans and is currently offering discounted shipping fees along with 2-day delivery.

Become a Facebook Fan and you could win a free case of Dolores Chili to try at home.

Dolores has also been requested worldwide by countries such as the Philippines, Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom.

A recent on-line comment from a Dolores Chili fan from the UK said, "Please send more information on your Dolores beef Chili. I reside in London, England and am curious if you sell product overseas. Can you ship to me here in the UK?"

Dolores Chili Brick is also sold in retail size bricks at major grocery chains such as Albertson's, Food4Less/Ralphs, Stater Brothers,Vons, and in countless independent stores in California and several other states. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A. and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

Visit www.OnlyOneChiliBrick.com for more information.

Dolores Chili turns Bricks into Bucks

Summertime is the season of preparation for fall; athletes are working their hardest and school and community programs are practicing and preparing.

What do all have in common? The need to fundraise to help their programs succeed.

With this in mind, Dolores Canning Co. Inc., located in East Los Angeles, CA, has launched its “Bricks into Bucks” program to help youth sports’ teams, community organizations and clubs raise cash for their organizations.

The company will donate a case of Dolores Chili (eight, five-pound trays) to any organization interested in selling chili cheese fries, chili Fritos, chili cheese nachos, or chili dogs or burgers in their snack bars.

With each new participant, Dolores Canning will demonstrate how to turn a 40-pound case of chili into over $600 in profits.

“It’s simple,” said Dolores Canning’s operations manager, David Muñoz. “They spend a little over $100 on supplies and chili, and we show them how to make $600 plus each time.”

Little leagues, soccer organizations, high school booster’s programs, and school organizations can get the first 40-pound case of Dolores Chili free from Dolores. They can purchase each additional Dolores Chili at Smart & Final where the famous chili is sold in five-pound trays (or "Bricks"). The five-pound bricks, most popular for those running a snack bar, are $9.99 each.

Chili Fritos are the most popular snack bar item, which some know as “Pepper Bellies.” Add water (per directions) to one Dolores Chili Brick (five-pound tray) and the Chili Brick yields about 50, two-ounce servings. Add the cost of a box of 50, one-ounce Fritos (about $12) and that gives you a cost of about 44 cents per unit. Each Chili Frito Bag can easily be sold for up to $2.00, so that’s a profit of about $78 on every Dolores Chili Brick five-pound tray.

In addition to free chili, each new participant will receive Smart & Final coupons for future purchases, signs to promote chili sales at any snack bar, a suggested recipe, serving size and price sheet, as well as Chili Brick promo giveaways.

Last year’s participants put an ad for Dolores Chili in their program and made game/event day announcements thanking the company for its donations and help building profits.

Interested organizations can e-mail dave@dolorescanning.com to request their free case of Dolores Chili.

For more info please view the “Bricks into Bucks” info at www.LAsFavoriteChili.com

Dolores Chili Brick is also sold in retail size bricks at major grocery chains such as Albertson's, Food4Less/Ralphs, Stater Brothers,Vons, and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are also sold on-line at www.DoloresChili.com/catalog/.

Dolores Chili Announces Father's Day Contest Winners

Dolores Canning Co. has picked Yoselin Saucedo, 6, of Pomona and Jaqueline Vazquez, 12, of Los Angeles as their Father's Day essay contest winners.

Both recieved a free case of Dolores Chili Bricks for their respective dad and grandpa just in time for Father's Day or summer barbecuing.

Saucedo, a first grader from Alcott Elementary, talked about her dad's kindness and homework help in her essay. She also drew a picture of the two of them walking to school together.

Vazquez's essay highlighted the father figure her grandpa has become to her due to the abscence of her dad. She said her grandpa takes care of her and her family and they spend a lot of quality time together.

Congratulations to both young winners.

Father's Day Contest is Underway

Dolores Canning Co., distributor of L.A.’s famous Dolores Chili Brick, opened an essay contest to kids ages 7-13 in the LA area.

The contest falls in line with the end of the school year and Father’s Day and asks kids to answer the question, “Why is your Dad the best?”

The contest is open to kids across Southern California. They are asked to write a 250-word essay answering, which must be submitted with contestants’ information, including name, address, phone number and e-mail address. The entry deadline is Tuesday, June 15.

The winner receives a free case of Dolores Chili for their dad, and their picture will be taken and posted on the website and Dolores Chili’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

The June 15 cut off allows enough time for the free case of Dolores Chili to be shipped to dad in time for a Father’s Day weekend or Father’s Day barbecue.

Contestants can ask a family member help them e-mail essays to Cyndi@dolorescanning.com, or drop them by Dolores Canning’s East L.A plant located at 1020 North Eastern Avenue.

For more info please view the contest flyer with complete details at https://dolorescanning.com/canning/pdfs/free_fathersday.pdf.

Dolores Chili is sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less and Ralphs, and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are also sold on-line at www.DoloresChili.com

Add Dolores Chili to the Memorial Day barbecue line-up

The unofficial start of the summer season is this weekend, and what a better way to kick it off than with a barbecue.

So fire up the grill, make some yummy appetizers, mix a batch of lemonade and invite over family and friends this Memorial Day weekend.

Dolores Chili Brick is a perfect match for many barbecue and backyard picnic items such as chili dip, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, or a straight bowl of “red.”

For chili dip, stir softened cream cheese into a pan of Dolores Chili Brick; continue stirring over heat until cream cheese is thoroughly melted and mixed with chili. Serve with Fritos, tortilla chips or crackers.

A Dolores Chili burger is a mouth-watering favorite. Season a quarter or half-pound patty and grill it to preference. Toast the flat side of the hamburger bun and top it off with Dolores Chili, diced onions and a slice of cheese.

For a Dolores dog, grill your favorite beef or polish hot dog, lightly toast the bun and top it off with Dolores Chili, onions and shredded cheddar.

Heat some nacho cheese on the stove or crock-pot; prepare one to two Dolores Chili Bricks, depending on the amount of guests, and then serve both over tortilla chips.

For the straight bowl of “red,” personal preference wins. Prepare some chopped onions, sour cream and shredded cheddar and let guests decide how to decorate their bowl.

Dolores Chili is sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less, Ralphs, Albertson’s, Start Brothers, Smart & Final, and countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A. and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are also sold on-line at www.DoloresChili.com.

Chili Brick featured on Costco’s ‘Business Delivery’ page

Technology and business didn’t use to meet often in the wholesale food industry.

However, two separate worlds have collided as distributors commonly offer products on-line with fixed delivery rates, and specials and discounts.

Costco Wholesale is one. The business delivery on-line store now features five-pound trays of Dolores Chili Brick for sale.

The Chili Brick has been on shelves in Costco’s Hawthorne Business Center for nearly a year and now on-line shoppers can buy the bricks for $10.78 per tray (16-20 servings) and have them shipped anywhere from Santa Barbara to San Bernardino. The shipping rate is $20 flat, but orders over $250 are shipped free.

Distributors, operators and owners of fast-food and sit down restaurants buy various restaurant supplies and foods from Costco at wholesale prices. Now, the all-beef, ready to thaw and serve Chili Bricks are another item to add to the list.

League organizations and individuals planning snack bar fundraisers or barbecues are also common users of the Dolores Chili Brick, and frequent shoppers of wholesale supply stores.

Restaurant Depot and Smart & Final also carry the five-pound Chili Brick trays, although the product is not available for on-line purchase through these distributors.

The Chili Bricks are sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less and Ralphs and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe the Original in Downtown L.A., and is sold in hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

Dolores Canning Co., who distributes the chili, also sells the 20-ounce and five-pound bricks on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/

For more info on Dolores Chili Brick, a list of retail locations, and to purchase directly nationwide please visit www.DoloresChili.com.

Dolores’ Cinco De Mayo a Cooking Affair

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo is becoming more popular in the U.S. The holiday dates back to May 5, 1862, when the Mexican Militia defeated the French Army at The Battle of Puebla.

Today, many people celebrate Cinco De Mayo by enjoying Mexican food, drinks and music. Dolores Chili Brick has provided some fun recipes to spice up any family dinner or party.

Each recipe calls for a Dolores Chili Brick, which are sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less, Ralphs, Smart & Final and countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A., and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

Enjoy.

Avocado Chili Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:
8 oz creamette rotini, uncooked
1 large avocado, peeled; pitted; and
1 diced
1 tbsp lemon juice
15 oz – Dolores Chili
1 cup tomato, seeded; diced
½ cup green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced

Directions:
Cook rotini according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

Combine avocado and lemon juice in a small bowl; toss well, and set aside.

Combine Dolores chili and next 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over medium hear until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in avocado; cook 2 minutes. Serve over rotini. Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Chili Pot Pie

Ingredients:
·1 Dolores Chili Brick
·1 cup all-purpose flour
·1 cup cornmeal
·3 tablespoons sugar
·2 teaspoons baking powder
·3 tablespoons butter, melted
·3/4 cup milk
·1 large egg, lightly beaten
·1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
·1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers, mild or jalapeno

Preparation:
Place prepared Dolores Chili in a deep dish pie plate or casserole dish.
In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder. Add butter, milk and egg; stir the batter until dough it is just combined. Gently stir in the cheese and the chile peppers. Cover the top of the chili filling with the mixture. Bake in the center of preheated 400° oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350° and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until nicely browned.


Dolores Chili Pizza

Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
· 1 Dolores Chili Brick
· 8 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
· 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
· Sliced black olives and green onions (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Thaw Dolores Chili Brick in medium sauce pan following label directions. Simmer 5 minutes.

Arrange tortillas in circle on 12-inch pizza pan, overlapping edges where needed. Spoon Dolores Chili onto tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with black olives and green onions, if desired.


Black Bean Dolores Chili & Corn Salad

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups of thawed Dolores Chili Brick (no need to be too hot)
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve.


Mexican Cornbread Served with Dolores Chili

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Dolores Chili Brick

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in cream corn, chiles, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.

3. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to corn mixture; stir until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of the pan comes out clean.

5. Cut bread into even squares.

6. Thaw a 20-ounce Dolores Chili Brick and heat in a medium sauce pan, following label directions.

7. Cut corn bread into squares and serve with a bowl of warm Dolores Chili.

8. Dice white onions and serve over the Chili if desired.

Dolores Sponsors CA State Chili Championship

Dolores Chili will be the exclusive chili sponsor at the 37th Annual California State Chili Championship Saturday where chili cook’s talent will be tested and a Dolores chili-eating contest will take place.

The Friends of San Bernardino City Parks host the event, which will take place this year at the National Orange Show Fair Grounds in San Bernardino, and depend on sponsors like Dolores to make this non-profit event a success. All proceeds from each $3 donation for chili tasting go to the Friends of San Bernardino Parks Inc. They use the money to donate to mentoring programs and for the less fortunate.

At the Dolores’Chili booth, enthusiasts will be able to sample the chili and learn about various chili recipes.

“It’s a popular chili and a lot of people love it, so it’s great to have [Dolores] out here,” said Chairman of the California State Chili Championship, Mike Austin.
Chili cooks will show off their own recipes, while chili enthusiasts will taste and judge. The winner of the competition will move onto the World Chili Championship and win a cash prize.

A Dolores chili-eating contest will take place on stage at 4 p.m. Ten chili lovers will vie to eat the most Dolores Chili mixed with beans within a five-minute period.

Dolores Chili is sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less, Ralphs, Dmart & Final, and countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A., and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

In February, the minority-owned, third generation business was featured in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-chilibrick4-2010feb04,0,2885996.stor.

The all-beef Dolores Chili Bricks are sold on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/.

For inquires regarding distribution of Dolores Chili Brick outside of the Southern California area, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.

The chili championship is at the National Orange Show Fair Grounds, 689 South E Street, San Bernardino on Saturday (May 1) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Dolores Sponsors St. Luke’s Fiesta Chili Booth

Last week Dolores Canning Co. announced its new Chicken Chili Brick to its loyal fans and customers.

This week, the 100 percent chicken chili, which is low in sodium and cholesterol, will be for sale at St. Luke’s Fiesta to raise funds for the Temple City church and school.

The 23rd annual carnival, referred to as a Fiesta, will be held Friday-Sunday, April 23-25 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. A car show, carnival rides and games, live entertainment and great food will highlight the three-day event.

Dolores’ Chicken Chili will be served on such items as Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries or a straight bowl of chili. Dolores has donated enough Chicken Chili Bricks to St. Luke’s to last all three days. St. Luke’s will keep all profits made from the sale of the chicken chili.

These types of donations are not uncommon for Dolores Canning Co. For decades the company has supported local community events and fundraisers. Earlier this month, the company donated enough of its all-beef chili to West Covina American Little League to support chili sales at the snack bar for most of the season. The league keeps the profits to pay for field maintenance and umpires.

Dolores Canning Co. has been famous for its all-beef chili since the Chili Brick's 1973 debut. Since then, the Dolores Chili has been sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less and Ralphs, and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A., and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

More recently, the all-beef Chili Bricks have hit shelves at independent stores in Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.

In February, the minority-owned, third generation business was featured in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-chilibrick4-2010feb04,0,2885996.stor.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are sold on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/. Soon, the chicken chili will be added to the on-line store.

For inquires regarding distribution of Dolores Chili Brick outside of the Southern California area, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.