My family loves Chili and the spicier and hotter - the better! I try and outdo myself everytime I make it to see who "cries" first! There are so many versatile concoctions to chili. We like ours full bodied, full of goodies and "clean out your sinuses" HOT! You are certainly welcome to play with the recipe for a milder version. Have fun and really with chili - Anything Goes!