The Secret to Better Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
The Secret to Better Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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The secret to this better Italian stuffed peppers recipe isn't anything crazy, so why does no one do it? I guess it took a hater of stuffed peppers to make the magic happen.


  • 6 Bell Peppers (large, tops cut off)
  • 12 Ounces Italian Sausage
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Onion (minced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth (reduced-sodium)
  • 4 Plum Tomatoes (chopped, *see note)
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Rice
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (finely shredded)

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Seven Layer Salad
Seven Layer Salad
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This traditional Seven Layer Salad is piled high with peas, crumbled bacon, cheese, and more! Perfect for potlucks and barbecues! 


  • 4 Cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 Cups Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 6 Hard Boiled Eggs (chopped)
  • 2 Cups Frozen Peas (defrosted)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese (cubed)
  • 1 English Cucumber (chopped)
  • 6 Slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Cheese (shredded)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

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Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Spanish Rice
Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Spanish Rice
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  • 2 1/4 Cups Water
  • 1 Old El Paso Sauce Packet (We like chiptole)
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar (leave out if you use any flavor other than chipotle)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Rice

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Make Ahead One Pot Creamy Winter Asiago Cheese Rice
Make Ahead One Pot Creamy Winter Asiago Cheese Rice
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The holidays are busy enough without adding in all of the cooking and family dinners. Make ahead one pot creamy winter asiago cheese rice with asparagus!


  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Bundle Asparagus (trimmed and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Crimini or Shiitake Mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Knorr Selects Asiago Cheese and Cracked Black Pepper Rice Packets
  • 8 Ounces Oil Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme (1/2 Tablespoon dried)
  • Fresh Parsley for Garnish
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

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Easy Pork Chops and Rice
Easy Pork Chops and Rice
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This Easy Pork Chops and Rice has become one of our go-to weeknight dishes because it turns out perfectly every time and its so easy!  It is juicy, tender, and rich in flavor and never dry.  We share all our tricks for making the best baked pork chops of all time!


  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 Pork Chops (Boneless)
  • 2 Cans Soup (Cream of Mushroom, or Cream of Chicken Soup)
  • 2 Cups White Rice (uncooked Long Grain )
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Peas (Frozen)
  • 1 Cup Carrots (Chopped Fine)
  • 1/3 Cup Mushrooms (Baby Bella, chopped fine)
  • Salt and Pepper

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Brazilian Coconut Rice
Brazilian Coconut Rice
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Want to know the secret to making perfect rice? It all starts out in the saute pan and this Brazilian Coconut Rice is the most amazing side dish recipe to teach you!


  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 1/2 Cups Rice (short grain, or we used long this last time)
  • 2 Cups Coconut Milk (canned)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar (or brown sugar )
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

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Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice
Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice
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Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice is healthy and easy to make, and has amazing flavor.


  • 1 Head Cauliflower (Medium, or 16 ounces store-bought cauliflower rice)
  • 1/2 Cup Almonds (sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter (or extra virgin olive oil)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (fine)
  • Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  • 1/4 Cup Parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 1/4 Cup Dill (fresh, chopped)
  • 1/4 Cup Basil (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (or more, to taste)

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Wild Rice and Chickpeas with Crispy Shallots
Wild Rice and Chickpeas with Crispy Shallots
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  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/3 Cup Wild Rice
  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 3/4 Cups Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Sticks Cinnamon (broke in half)
  • 2/3 Cups Craisins (or 1/3 cup dried currants and 1/3 cup golden raisins * see note)
  • 1 Can Chickpeas (drained, rinsed and dried)
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder
  • 1 Shallot (thinly sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons Flour
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley (chopped)

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Easy Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Easy Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
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It tastes like rice, but it's way healthier and full of garlic and zesty lime flavor!


  • 1 Head Cauliflower
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Lime (zested and Juiced)
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt

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Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice
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This is a classic with all the flavors you want in a Spanish rice recipe and it's perfectly moist every single time!


  • 2 Tomatoes (roma or vine)
  • 1 Small White Onion
  • 2 Jalapeno Chiles (medium)
  • 2 Cups Rice (long grain white)
  • 1/3 Cup Canola Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4 teaspoons))
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium or vegetable broth)
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ Cup Cilantro Leaves (minced fresh-I omitted this)
  • 1 Lime (cut into wedges for serving)

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