"I have never made banana bread without a mix and now I am so happy that I found this easy recipe and it is a great base to start with. I always keep single serving applesauce on hand to substitute for oil when baking. This recipe didn't call for oil but I thought it sounded good and I added a cup. I also added 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to the ""

"Big pot of this on the stove. I soaked the beans over-night and boiled a whole chicken early this morning for the chicken and the stock. This tastes really good and is perfect for a cold snowy day! I don't care for beef chili and this is a great alternative. Yummy!