These stuffed peppers are the perfect weeknight meal and they can also be prepared ahead of time and then popped in the oven when you’re ready to eat. This recipe makes 2 peppers but double it if you need more. What You Need: -2 green peppers -1/2 lb ground beef -2 cups rice -12 oz (1/2 jar) Preggo’s Chunky Garden Combo spaghetti sauce -1/2 cup (or more if you like cheese) shredded mozzarella cheese What To Do: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 425F degrees. In a large skillet, cook the beef until done. 2. While the beef is browning, cook the rice according to the directions on the package. I…
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The Moistest Chocolate Cake Ever
First off, I’m sorry to use the word moist. I know a lot of people can’t stand that word so if that’s you, I’m sorry. The truth is, I’m not much of a chocolate cake person (I prefer vanilla), but my husband loves it so every once in a while I like to be nice and make this for him. What You Need: -1 box chocolate cake mix -1 container of frosting -1 cup sour cream -1 4oz box of chocolate instant pudding(3.9 oz to be exact) -1/2 cup water -1/2 cup vegetable oil -4 eggs -2 round cake pans What To Do: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.…
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Ravioli Lasagna
I love a good lasagna, but I don’t love how time consuming they can be to make. This “lasagna” resembles the popular pasta dish but takes a fraction of the time to assemble and cook. You can also add whatever ingredients you want or have on hand. What You Need: -1 25oz bag frozen cheese ravioli -1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce -1/2 lb ground beef (You could also use sausage) -1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese -1/2 cup parmesan cheese What To Do: 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. In a large pot, boil water then add the ravioli. Cook until al dente. It will continue to cook some…
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Creamy Kickin’ Ranch Dip
This weekend was our work picnic at a local park. Everyone was asked to bring a dish which is usually not a big deal except that we were also going to a 1st birthday party right before the picnic which meant anything hot was off the list since I had no way to keep it warm. After searching Pinterest, I found several cold dip recipes and adapted a few of them to create this Creamy Kickin’ Ranch Dip. Like most of my dishes it’s super easy to throw together and I think it would be great for all you tailgaters as well. What You Need: -1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dip…
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Crockpot Chicken & Black Bean Nachos
By now you’ve probably heard of (and tried) the recipe for what we call “crockpot chicken.” If not, I’ll tell you it below. And instead of using that chicken to make tacos or burritos, I like to use it to make chicken and black bean nachos. What You Need: -3 large chicken breasts -2 tbsp taco seasoning -2 cups salsa -Tortilla chips -1 cup black beans (drained) -1 cup shredded cheese (I like Colby Jack) -sour cream, extra salsa, cilantro for topping (optional) What To Do: 1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot, dust them with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. The salsa should cover the chicken. If…