Stuffed Peppers 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit

1. Cut off top of pepper.
2. Remove seeds from inside
3. Stuff pepper with either the vegetarian or meat mixtures listed below
4. Place peppers in greased baking dish
5. Pour sauce over peppers (see recipe below)
6. Cover with tin foil and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender
7. Remove cover and cook 10-15, or until browned on top
8. Serve warm with a bit of sauce drizzled on top of pepper

Vegetarian Ingredients:
6 Peppers (any color, serve one per guest)
1.5 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
2-3 tablespoons of pine nuts
1/2 cup feta cheese (can substitute goat cheese)
1 package frozen chopped spinach OR 1 bag fresh baby spinach

Preparation:
1. Either defrost frozen spinach OR chop fresh spinach and sautee with garlic, salt and olive oil
2. Mix together remaining ingredients
3. Follow steps above

Meat Ingredients:
6 Peppers (any color, serve one per guest)
1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
1 pound ground beef
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
olive oil

Preparation:
1. Saute beef with onion and garlic in olive oil
2. Mix with rice
3. Follow steps above

Sauce:
12-16 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Spices on hand (some recommended combinations: oregano and rosemary, cumin and coriander)

Preparation:
1. Saute garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes
2. Pour in can of crushed tomatoes. mix in spices, bring to a boil.
3. Cover, simmer on low for 10-15 minutes