Couscous and Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. vegetable oil cooking spray
2. 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
3. 2/3 cup couscous
4. 6 large bell peppers, mixed colors
5. 2 teaspoons olive oil
6. 1/2 cup chopped onion
7. 6 ounces zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
8. 6 ounces yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
9. 1 teaspoon fennel seed
10. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11. 1 teaspoon salt
12. 1 cup plum tomato, diced
13. 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
14. 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)

Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stems out of the bell peppers and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out all the seeds and membranes. Boil the prepared peppers for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove them from water and let them drain cut side down.
3. Bring the broth to boil in a saucepan and add the couscous. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat.
4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Cook the onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel seeds, oregano, and salt for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
5. Remove skillet from heat and add the tomatoes and chickpeas. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables. Stir in the crumbled feta.
6. Arrange the peppers in the baking dish cut sides up (like little boats)and fill them with the couscous/vegetable mixture. (The filling will be heaping unless your peppers are very large.).
7. Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Lemon Parsley Popcorn

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2. 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley3. 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest4. 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)5. pepper6. 2 quarts hot popped corn Directions: 1. Microwave the butter, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and...

Orange Creme Caramels Elegant and Easy!

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 3 large navel oranges2. 1 3/4 cups sugar3. 3 cups whole milk4. 3 large eggs, whole, plus5. 3 large egg yolks Directions: 1. Finely grate zest from oranges, then squeeze enough juice to measure 1 cup.2. Pour juice through a fine sieve...

Split Pea and Rice Soup

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 cup dried split peas2. 3 cups water3. 2 cups onions, chopped4. 2 large garlic cloves, minced5. 1/4 cup olive oil6. 2 bay leaves7. 1 teaspoon ground cumin8. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon9. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne10. 1/2 teaspoon ground...

Easy Taco Bake

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans2. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn (not thawed or drained)3. 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained (Rotel)4. 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up (Pasteurized prepared Cheese...

Broccoli Rice Casserole

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/2 cup chopped onion2. 2 tablespoons butter (divided) or 2 tablespoons margarine (divided)3. 10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup4. 2 cups white rice (cooked)5. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli (cook and drain well)6. 1 cup Cheez...

Balsamic Strawberries

  Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 250 g strawberries2. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3. 1 tablespoon Splenda granular Directions: 1. slice strawberries thinly.2. mix vinegar and splenda in pan on a warm heat.3. add sliced strawberries and mix.4. pour into bowl.5. add...

Cacik

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt2. 1 seedless European cucumber (seedless) or 1 large regular cucumber3. 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)4. 1 -2 garlic clove, minced5. 3 tablespoons of fresh mint (or 1 tbs dried) or 3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped...

Ribs and Aubergine in Peanut Sauce

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 onion, finely chopped2. 2 garlic cloves, minced3. 3 cups chicken or 3 cups beef stock4. 1 lemon, juice of5. 1 tablespoon ground coriander6. salt and black pepper, to taste7. paprika and cayenne pepper, to taste8. 3 -4 lbs beef short...