10/09/2026
Stuffed Pepper Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 cup espresso coffee
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons chili sauce
½ cup uncooked white rice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive. Add onion and chopped peppers. Stir and cook for about five minutes to soften. Add garlic and cook another minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add ground beef and break it up, cook 7-8 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Add paprika, basil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste, stir and cook one minute. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, coffee, molasses, chili sauce and uncooked rice. Stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors blend and the rice softens. You can simmer longer if you'd like. Serve into bowls and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Skillet-Fried Potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
pepper, to taste
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet or electric skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until the onion is tender and translucent. Add the red bell pepper and cook for a minute longer. Add the diced potatoes, paprika, some salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking for about 8 to 10 minutes, occasionally turning, until the potatoes are golden brown. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, if needed.
Cake Mix Toffee Bars
1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
6 Tbsp butter, melted
2 (8-oz) bags chocolate toffee bits
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine cake mix, butter, and egg. Press into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate toffee bits on top of cake mixture. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over toffee bits. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.