Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2006

These beans are the best baked beans I have ever had. It was just spicy enough, just sweet enough, and I just found out that I like lima beans! (very surprising) It's very easy to make. The only change I would make next time would be to halve the fennel, or not put it in at all. It's just a weird flavor when you accidentally bite one in half.

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LOVIELOVER19

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2006

A Must Try Recipe...The only thing different I did was omit 1/4 tsp fennel as we are not real fans of fennel...This is very similiar to calico beans,but better....Thank U so much for this recipe..I will make it often.....

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Elbypasta

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2005

Loved it.. used italian turkey sausage instead of pork and halved the fennel seed.. used 1/4 cup of splenda and 2 tablespoons of molasses to subsitute for the brown sugar...Less fat and less calories...

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Adelle

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2005

yummy, this was a family hit! I added cooked and cut bacon for a little more meat to please my husband. Just wonderful!

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zenminded1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Centennial, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2005

This recipe is very similar to my dad's very popular bean recipe that has been a family favorite for years. What I really liked about this recipe is the unique combination of beans--it makes for an attractive medley of colors and flavor. The peppers are great addition too. (I added a yellow pepper for extra color and flavor as well.) To kick it up another notch, I also added some garlic, dash of ground mustard and used spicy italian sausage instead of pork sausage. (I was worried the italian spice would compete with the BBQ flavors, but it blended perfectly.) Overall, it was great and everyone loved it.

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