I really love this as a base recipe. I play with the veggies a lot, and tend to use Bush's chili beans since I'm not a fan of kidney beans. I also don't like cooked peppers very much so I omit those. It always comes out very yummy. It's hearty and delicious! One note on the carrots, though - when I sautee them like the recipe calls for, they never cook to tender for some reason. I personally love them al dente, but hubbie and daughter do not so I skip the saute and just let them simmer for a while until tender. I think this is a 5 star recipe but gave it 4 because I alter it all the time to my specific taste.

Reviewed On: Nov. 3, 2009

This bread is very yummy. I followed the recipe exactly except for reducing the sugar by 1/2 a cup. Next time I will follow the users suggestion of using apple sauce to reduce the sugar and oil amount and also because apple flavor will go well in here. I only gave it a 4 rating because I personally prefer a bit more of a pumpkin pie flavor so it needs a bit more of those spices to bring it out. It also could use a bit more pumpkin for my taste as well. Aside from those personal preferences, this recipe was spot on and really cooked in 70 minutes.

Reviewed On: Oct. 28, 2009

Our family loves this meal. We always have leftovers and it suits everyone's tastes.

Reviewed On: Jun. 1, 2009