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The Chili Con Carne, Made Me Do The Happy Dance! |
 Feb 3 2009, 07:30 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-January 09 From: Tinley Park, IL Member No.: 131,388  |
I avoided this item for a week after I bought it. The can was so small and I wondered how good could canned chili be? Well......I tasted it and it made me do the happy dance! It was delicious. I missed having beans. It was thick and perfectly spiced. I'd been getting worried about lunches since so far I've only loved the turkey burger and the chicken sandwich.
I'm happy to add this to my weekly rotation! Thanks, Jenny! |
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Feb 3 2009, 08:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,347 Joined: 18-November 02 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 12,396 |
It IS good! I remember several years ago JC was unable to get it for a while because it was made in Canada and it couldn't cross the border because of mad cow. They had to find some company in the USA to make it, and people were pretty upset at the long wait.
Take care, Angela -------------------- 11/11/02 292.9
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Feb 3 2009, 10:43 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 20-January 09 From: Mid-Missouri Member No.: 131,252 |
I agree with you completely! I also love the turkey chili, so many of the shelf stable foods are unedible ,so to have some I love was a surprise. I ordered frozen foods yesterday and also ordered more of both chilis.
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Feb 3 2009, 11:38 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 14-December 08 Member No.: 126,934 |
You think it's good now? Try a little bit of fat free sour cream (and if you have a starch left) a wheat tortilla.
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Month 1 = -13 Month 2 = -7 Month 3 = -8 Month 4 = -7 Month 5 = -6 Week 21 = -3 Week 22 = +3 TOM but still depressing Week 23 = -2 Week 24 = -1 total inches lost = 33.75  Couch to 5K Program: week 1 COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY week 2 COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY Birthday Challenge -- July 1, 2009  Summer Challenge -- September 1, 2009  |
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Feb 3 2009, 07:38 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 10-September 08 From: CT Member No.: 118,395 |
I also love the chili! I've stuffed a green pepper with it and baked it (two peppers if you volumize the chili with some more free veggies). I also love throwing the chili over a bed of greens with some fresh peppers, tomatoes and salsa like a taco salad.
I'm sure there are other great ways to change up the chili and would love to hear about them! -------------------- Gretta - trying to be good
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Feb 23 2009, 02:20 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-June 08 Member No.: 106,184 |
Chili is great! I like to add in the sourdough bites or the cheese crackers to make a VERY hearty meal. Haven't tried the everything crackers yet, but I'm going to!
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Feb 24 2009, 08:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-February 09 Member No.: 133,114 |
Ha! I just made my own topic on this! I LOVE this! I'm a super chili fan and this didn't let me down! I just put a little cheddar on it and some hot sauce and BAM, lunch is served!
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Feb 24 2009, 09:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 31-August 08 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 117,103 |
I add my can of chili (or even the Turkey Chili) to a can of Stewed Mexican Tomatoes with green chilis in a saucepan and heat it on the stove. Add a bit of chili powder and cumin and simmer, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon until heated through. It triples the portion and its so good. Add a bit of RF mexican cheese, NF sour cream and you'll be full till dinner!
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Feb 27 2009, 06:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 30-December 08 From: NC Member No.: 128,014 |
This sounds yummy! I am going to have to order this next week. I just started a week ago, so I am still looking for food ideas.
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Mar 22 2009, 03:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 27-February 09 Member No.: 136,071 |
I love all the suggestions.... i have joined jc again after losing 30 pounds three years ago and yes, darn! gained it all back!
I love all the support..... |
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Mar 24 2009, 07:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 28-November 08 From: nebraska Member No.: 125,896 |
I put my chili over a bed of lettuce and add ff sour cream to it and it is like a taco salad.
It is wonderful. -------------------- ][url="http://www.youravon.com/rwalford"]
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Mar 24 2009, 08:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 614 Joined: 25-April 08 From: NY-NJ Member No.: 99,964 |
If you love those little cans of chili, stock up now... they're being discontinued.
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Mar 27 2009, 03:50 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 14-November 08 Member No.: 124,919 |
I make a taco salad with the chili and it's awesome. Buy a bag of shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Stir it all up and it's yummy.
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Mar 28 2009, 06:11 PM
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I am so thrilled to read all the posts about the chili. I have it in my pantry, but I have been afraid to try it. I will definitely try it now. I purchased Valleri B's book, "Losing It" and she mentions in there that Kirstie's favorite is the Turkey Chili, so I ordered some. Can't wait to get it. THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE IDEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS....I LOVE HAVING YOU ALL FOR FRIENDS. QUOTE(Corbett @ Mar 27 2009, 03:50 PM)  I make a taco salad with the chili and it's awesome. Buy a bag of shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Stir it all up and it's yummy. --------------------  Blessings and Sunshine always, Cindy |
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Mar 29 2009, 03:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 309 Joined: 6-April 08 From: Oshawa, ON Member No.: 96,477 |
I love taking it to work for lunch, so I was upset to learn that it is one of the items being discontinued. I ordered extra of it this week.
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 Mar 29 2009, 04:34 AM
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Get all you can now, as it is being discontinued. I can't believe it!!! This chili is soooooooooooo good, why would they get rid of it?
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MARCH CHALLENGE TARGET DATE: 3/31/09 TARGET WEIGHT 207.20 20 LBS LOST  April Mini Goal Challenge TARGET DATE: 4/11/09 TARGET WEIGHT: 202.2 25LBS LOST  ONEDERLAND CHALLENGE TARGET DATE: 5/2/09 TARGET WEIGHT: 199 UNDER 200 LBS!  BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE TARGET DATE: 5/15/09 TARGET WEIGHT 197.2 30LBS LOST  BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE TARGET DATE: MAY 30 TARGET WEIGHT 190.00 33.7 LBS LOST  TARGET WEIGHT[/font]  Start Date: 1/12/09 Getting control of my life again. SW: 227.2 CW: 210.2 GW: 160.0 LTGW: 155.0 *****January Weight Loss***** 9.6 lbs lost for January! 1/12/09 227.2 (SW) Wk #1 1-17 223.2 -4.0 lbs YAY! (16 sticks of butter gone!) Wk #2 1-24 218.6 -4.6 lbs WOO HOO! Almost 20 sticks of butter! Wk #3 1-31 217.6 -1.0 TOM yesterday....grrrr *****February Weight Loss***** 5.6 lbs. Lost for February! Wk #4 2-07 213.6 -4.0 Yipppeeeee Skippy! Yahoo! Wk #5 2-14 213.0 -.6 Did I make 15 lb goal? No, missed it by .8 not sure why grrrrr Wk #6 2-21 212.0 -1.0 Getting a little down. Wk #7 2-28 213.0 +1.0 TOM started today of all days my weigh in!! Not a good way to end the month...ugh...sigh *****March Weight Loss***** Wk #8 3-7 -2.8 210.2 Yay finally! Wk #9 3-14+2.0 212.2 What is going on? Wk #10 3-21 -1.6 210.6 Yay!! Wk #11 3-28 - .4 210.2 Rough week, but NO GAIN! Yes! 3/31/09 final for March goal: *****April Weight Loss***** Wk #12 4-4 Wk #13 4-11 Wk #14 4-18 Wk #15 4-25 *****May Weight Loss***** Wk #16 5-2 Wk #17 5-9 5-15 My Birthday Wk #18 5-16 Wk #19 5-23 Wk #20 5-30 |
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Apr 2 2009, 09:29 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 13-February 09 From: Raleigh NC Member No.: 134,296 |
I'm going to order my first one this week (if there are any left). Even though it's being discontinued they are supposedly replacing it with another meat-based chili. Thought I better taste this one so I can compare.
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Apr 13 2009, 08:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 23-August 08 Member No.: 116,190 |
QUOTE(BeccaBecca @ Apr 2 2009, 09:29 AM) I'm going to order my first one this week (if there are any left). Even though it's being discontinued they are supposedly replacing it with another meat-based chili. Thought I better taste this one so I can compare. The one they replaced it with is a dinner item, however. I have it and will try it this week, but like many others, was so shocked that they eliminated the chili. I bought a case of it. My husband loved it too and for him (definitely not on the JC diet), a can was perfect to top a couple of hot dogs with some left over. and now it's almost $1 more than the lunch chili was, of course.  --------------------  |
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