Cashew Chili

Ingredients
2-3 c. kidney beans
4 med. onions
2 bell peppers
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp. each basil, oregano
1 T. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
2 cans tomatoes
black pepper, bay leaf
1/2 - 1 c. cashews
handful raisins
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cider vinegar (this is really much more than is needed)
Instructions
Saute onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic. Add spices, fry with
onion mix, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, pepper, bay leaf,
cashews, salt, raisins, wine. Add beans, simmer covered for
30 min. Add water if necessary. Add vinegar when chili is
almost ready. For variety, add carrots or green beans
(may need to cook longer until they are tender).