The Cincinnatian Hotel in Cincinnati is well known for its excellent food, which is prepared by Executive Chef Anita Cunningham. Her specialty is the development of recipes that keep the flavor and leave out as much of the fat and calories as possible. An example is her recipe for Lean Chili. Anita reduces the fat content by putting the meat into a strainer to let some of the fat drain out. That's a good technique for most ground beef recipes; after the meat has been browned, put it into a colander for a few minutes and press out the excess fat. Fewer calories from fat, healthier recipes.
