Vegetarian Crockpot Stuffed Peppers

Mexican is always one of my favorites and this is one of the best stuffed pepper recipes I have tried.  It has a great blend of spices, making it super flavorful and hearty enough with the rice and beans to be filling.  I loved the slight crisp of the onion and sweetness from the pepper.  And, if you have rice leftovers from dinner a previous night, it makes the cook time much quicker. 

Shrimp & Artichoke Hearts with Rice

The past two years I have used up all my vacation on long weekends to see friends, weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, Christmas and Thanksgiving, and I haven’t actually been able to get away for a true vacation.  So, a few months ago I decided I was booking a flight and heading to the beach no matter what.  I didn’t care if anyone could come with me (even though I tried to find some takers).  Fortunately for me, my Dad has a beach house in the Gulf of Florida and he offered it up as an option for me to get away.  I jumped at the opportunity (free place to stay and my Dad’s cooking…win win!!).  

Chicken Divan

Well hello friends!  Did you miss me?  I missed writing (and cooking).  Sorry I have been a bit MIA – life has been a tad busy lately.  In short: BIG presentation, wedding dress shopping, Susan visiting, Nielsen friends happy hour, and trip to Louisville, OH for another round of wedding dress shopping and tastings.  Such a whirlwind few weeks and I am exhausted, but had so much fun and have a great report card: