Joy of food: Stuffed Bell Peppers

I love the fall for many reasons -- good comfort food is among them. Sure, I eat mostly healthy, but sometimes I just crave a warm, comfort meal. I figure, as long as I'm preparing the food in my kitchen I can control the ingredients and make sure everything is fresh.  So to me that's better than eating out at a restaurant or food from a box.

Last night, I made stuffed bell peppers. Beautiful red, yellow, orange, and green peppers rich colors reminiscent of fall, stuffed with extra-lean ground beef seasoned with basil and thyme, rice, fresh tomatoes, sweet onions, garlic, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Lightly topped with bread crumbs and drizzled with butter. Yup, I did it, and I have no regrets.

Summer Entertaining

Tonight, I had a girlfriend over for dinner out on the patio. The temperature was perfect, the ambiance was beautiful, and the food, well the food was delish! We laughed, talked, and enjoyed each other's company over a good home cooked meal. She admitted it was much better than ANY restaurant.  I used my 10 percent wisely tonight and I don't feel guilty because it was good wholesome food made with love by me.

Whole Wheat pasta with grilled organic chicken breast and roasted asparagus. Tossed with pesto and topped with fresh basil and parsley

Tomato Feta Salad: Tri-Color grape tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, fresh basil and parsley, white wine vinegar, and olive oil

Garlic Herb Crusted bread: Real Grade A butter, with fresh garlic, basil, and parsley on an Artisan baguette

Sweet Endings -- Organic peaches, blackberries, served over creamy Australian Vanilla Yogurt topped with sliced almonds


This folks is why I NEVER eat out!