After making these waffles for breakfast today, I will NEVER again buy waffle mix. This recipe was very simple and just about as easy as using a mix. I followed the recipe exactly, then tasted the batter. As several others mentioned, it did not seem sweet enough to me, so I added a bit more sugar and the result was awesome waffles that were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us - it is a keeper!

Reviewed On: Oct. 17, 2009

EDITED TO ADD: I entered this into a chili cook-off in my office today and I came in 1st place against 11 other chilies!! I've been asked to share this recipe by more than a dozen people! Thanks for giving me a winning recipe!! I followed the recipe exactly and must say this chili is awesome!! I started it on Saturday evening, cooked it for several hours, refrigerated over night and then simmered it for several more hours on Sunday afternoon. At first I was afraid it would be too thick but in the end the consistency was perfect - especially when I added a bit of cheese when serving. I served it with muffins made from the Basic Corn Muffins recipe on this site. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Reviewed On: Oct. 11, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly except that I omitted the mustard because I did not have any and used a 16 bean mix because that was what my store had. I started the soup on Saturday, cooked it for about 8 hours, then put it in the fridge overnight. On Sunday morning, I removed the ham bone and allowed the soup to simmer on low all day. It was AWESOME! My sister, who is a very picky eater, joined us for dinner and she loved it! She asked for some of the leftovers so she could have it for lunch. This recipe is definitely a keeper and I will be making anytime I have a leftover ham bone.

Reviewed On: Apr. 6, 2009