Stuffed Green Peppers

1 cup cooked rice 2 large green peppers, halved, seeded 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Place peppers in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and place in baking dish. Brown meat, onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add tomato sauce, rice and ketchup. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then spoon the meat mixture into the halves of green pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with cheese and return to oven until cheese is lightly browned. OPTION: Instead of using halved bell peppers, chop a bell pepper and add to the meat mixture. Spoon into a baking dish and bake as directed.

Seven layer bean dip

1. 2 cans refried beans 2. Guacamole 3. 1 pint sour cream with 1/3 cup mayo and i pkg taco seasoning. Mixed 4. 6 - 7 sliced green onions 5. 3 chopped tomatoes 6. i can sliced olives 7. Shredded cheddar cheese Spread first three ingredients in layers in a 9 x 13 pan. Top with remaining 4 ingredients. Chill and serve with chips.

Seven layer salad

Layer into a 9 x 13 plastic container 1. chopped lettuce 2. Chopped celery 3. Chopped green onion 4. Chopped green pepper 5. Frozen petite peas 6. Dressing ( 1 pint Miracle Whip with a Tablespoon of sugar mixed in) 7. Grated cheddar cheese. Chill several hours or overnight before serving.

Mary's Salsa

1/2 bushel tomatoes, scald, peel and quartered 8 green peppers, chopped 8 onions, chopped 8 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 small can chopped green chilies 2 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon oregano 1 Tablespoon salt 4 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon onion powder. Mix above mixture in a big kettle. Boil for 6 hours, stirring frequently. Sugar causes this to scorch easily. Place in sterilized pint jars and freeze.

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

2 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 2 tsp baking soda mixed in 2 cups applesauce 4 cups flour 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix first 4 ingredients separately. Add dry ingredients, and mix then stir in chocolate chip. Bake at 375 degrees until done.

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 jars (28 oz each) spaghetti sauce 1 package (16 oz) spiral pasta cooked and drained 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 ounces sliced pepperoni IN a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain, Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasts. Transfer to two greased 13 in x 9 in baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. Bake one at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes and freeze one for later.

Brandee's Oreo Cookies

2 German Chocolate Cake mixes 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco Mix and roll into 1 inch balls. Bak at 350 for exactly 8 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Cool completely. Filling: 3 oz cream cheese softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 tsp. vanilla Mix and put filling between the bottoms of two cookies.