Spicy nuts are a good side item to have on a table of party food, and are especially good served warm over ice cream.

Whether your winter entertaining leans more toward casual gabfests with friends or TV-themed gatherings to watch awards shows or the Super Bowl, a big batch of chili is a sure bet for satisfying guests. This hearty three-bean recipe, featuring mushrooms and seitan, is chunky and chewy, with just the right balance of heat and spice. Paired with homemade cornbread muffins, Key lime pie, and a big tossed salad, it’s a party meal that’s worthy of a trophy, an award, or a toast from fellow diners.

This chili is made with a base of seitan and mushrooms for a rich, thick dish that is, for lack of a better word, meaty! If you like your chili three-alarm hot, add an extra chipotle chile or two.

Nutritional information: 276 calories, 24g protein, 5g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 33g carbohydrates, 0mg cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 9g fiber, and 4g sugar