.more about husband and me.

We went out last night....

No... no...
actually we didn't.
But it sure did feel like it
because we broke the norm.

We haven't stayed in for a meal
since before we can even remember.

sn -- I think people don't believe us
when we say we were
swimming in deep waters
last semester. --

It was so much fun.
We had a lovely dinner
if I do say so myself.
SOOO.

I loved it so much
I am breaking another
norm and doing something
out of character.

A RECIPE!
(with my edits)


Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
4 bell peppers, red, yellow, or green (If you are curious we used red and yellow.)
2 teaspoons salt
***Filling and Sauce***
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (Left out because Jord doesn't like onions)
1/2 cup chopped celery (Left out because Jord doesn't like celery...haha... this is not becoming a trend.)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (Left out because I am allergic to ripe tomatoes)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
shredded mild Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 cup (We used mozzarella)

Preparation:
-Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Chop edible part of tops and set aside. Rinse peppers under cold water.
-Place peppers in a large pot; cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain peppers and set aside.
-Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sauté chopped green pepper (from tops), chopped onion, and chopped celery for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, crushed garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
-In a large mixing bowl, combine egg with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently stir to blend; add ground beef, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the tomato mixture. Mix well. Stuff peppers with meat mixture and place in a 3-quart baking dish.
-Pour remaining tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers. Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes. Top stuffed peppers with a little shredded Cheddar cheese just before peppers are done; bake until cheese is melted.
-Recipe for stuffed peppers serves 6.


And there you have it ladies and gents.
Bon apetit!

the end.

No comments: