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I am thinking about making some chili and of course going to put things in I like.. Anywho..I was going to put baked beans in it since I don't like any other types of beans except for green beans and well lets be honest..no green beans. Do you guys think that would be a okay thing to do? Also can we share some new recipes? I love new recipes for anything. Hugs,

Hey there, well it is 3 PM and you have probably started making your chili already but thought I would write anyway. I would see no problem in putting the baked beans in your chili. Beans of any kind are good for us and I would think the baked beans would just be like the regular beans that are in chili. As far as recipes, I have none that are good for WLS patients but I still cook all the time for my family. The only thing I make for myself is the protein shakes that I make with the double milk and that gives me double protein. Luckily I have no appetite and really am not eating much of anything yet. Doc says lucky me. Hope your chili turns out good. Love....Gay

I found this one at http://www.recipezaar.com/179256 20 servings 26 min 25 min prep Change to: servings US Metric 2 lbs ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup dark molasses 2 (3 lb) cans baked beans 1 large onion 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 cup brown sugar Brown meat and drain. Cut onion into rings. Add spices and onion. Stir in 1/2 bottle of molasses and brown sugar. Add Baked Beans, BBQ Sauce -- we like Sweet Baby Rays. Bake for 1-1.5 hours at 350. I'm sure you can substitute Splenda brown sugar for the real thing and there may be a sugar free/low sugar molasses or barbecue sauce...??? I haven't tried it, but it sounds good.

Chili is one thing I don't make lol. Wendy's makes a much better chili then I ever came up with lol and no cooking involved *grin*. Good luck with your chili making!! Felicia

It would certainly give the chili and excellent flavor and beans are high in protein...and although high in carbs - they are healthier carbs. However, I would check the label on the baked beans and figure out how much sugar will end up in each serving of the chili - as the canned baked beans are usually loaded with the stuff. I am sure, once it's added to the big pot of chili - you won't be getting as high an amount, but you'll want to make sure.

Decided on doing Chili tomorrow or this weekend. Just don't feel like doing alot of cooking so I through in some roast beef. Thank you everyone for the suggestions keep them coming. Even other recipes would be great. Hugs,

I think the baked beans would be fine. Like Patricia said check out the sugar on those. I am trying a new recipe out on the family and myself tonight and if any good I will post it in the AM. It is Italian Fish (something). I hope it is good as it sound pretty good to say the least. Hugs~~ Deanne

My recipie is rather hit or miss..... 1-2 pounds of ground meat (this week it is turkey) 1-2 cans of beans (this week I have 1 can red, 1 can black) 1-2 cans of diced tomatos (this week I have ones with chili's added). Any other canned tomato product Veggies: Red, green and yellow peppers (1 each) - a must 1/2 an onion optional veggies: various squash type things and carrots Spices: chili powder, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes etc. (what ever I see that smells good in the cabinet). Secret ingredient: wing sauce! (not kidding) I also like to add a very special bbq sauce found on the east coast of north carlolina (Outerbanks Area) called Carolina Treat...but I don't always have any left from the last trip down there (maybe every other year). I have a packet of chili seasoning to toss in this week too. Sorry it's not much of a recipie - I do love my chili though.

be careful with the baked beans...sugar is in them and might make you sick!! when i make chili i use the brooks chili beans....cut up celery and onion...ground beef...lean....and diced tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. i love it!!!! hugs judy

Good luck making your chili tomorrow or this weekend. I hope you enjoy it. I like the Wendy's chili. I make my husband get me two containers when he goes to Walmart because it is just next door. It tastes as good as anything I can make and a lot less time consuming. I do like chili though. MMMMMM...especially on a cold day. Might need to get some tomorrow. It is only going to be like 20 degrees here tomorrow. YUCK!!! Sounds like a coffee or hot cocoa day, too. I have been putting a little sugar free hazlenut or french vanilla coffee creamer in my sugar free hot cocoa to give it a little better taste. Sure does work. MMMMMMmmm!!! Gotta go make me some, now. Hugs, Tabby