YUM!We did make adjustments based on all the reviews read. I did saute paprika, cumin and cayenne with onion and garlic. I only used about 2 Tbls of butter.I used 1 Tbls sherry and 1 Tbls apple cider vinegar. I used a can of butternut squash instead of pumpkin. I used homemade chicken stock (only 3 Cups). I only pureed the tomatoes and some of the beans. I can't imagine it being any better. The butternut squash was great. I will also try pumpkin sometime. Oh,yea, I did add a pinch of sugar at the beginning. My picky hubby and very picky father-in-law loved it.We put a dollop of sour cream on top in our bowls. Thanks..will be making a lot and will be sharing this with my girlfriends!

Reviewed On: Nov. 11, 2009

ok, first time i tried it i used regular crisco and along with homemade buttermilk..blah! did not have buttered flavored crisco. next time i used our homemade buttermilk again (got it from making homemade butter with my kids) and cut in regular butter instead..yum!! will make this over and over forget those store bought tubed ones. i will also try and spoon it in and not knead while dough is still moist. this is a great base. thanks! wanted to give it 4 1/2 stars but don't see it in the rating.

Reviewed On: Sep. 25, 2009

I don't see a 4 1/2 star to click on but that is what I rate it. I made a few adj. I seasoned plain bread crumbs with basil/parsley/salt/parm cheese. I used evoo instead of veg oil and I only had spaghetti sauce and used that. I salted the chicken breast after pounding them.I also added parm cheese to the mozz and covered with foil to cook for 20 mins, then took it off for a few mins more. It was very good and chicken was moist. The hubby and kids ate it all up as myself. And, yes, this is a great base recipe. I will use it again. Thanks!

Reviewed On: Jul. 14, 2009