well everyone let me just tell you, this weekend was perfect!!! it started off with the Utah State vs. University of Utah game, andrew coming to visit, dinner with my bestie and a great new recipe. i honestly couldn't be happier. :)
i couldn't wait for the game on friday for two reasons. one, it was the biggest game of the season, and two, i got to see my really good friend andrew! he came up for the game and rooted for the utes in the usu student section. pretty gutsy right? anyways, it was super fun to rub the win in his face just a little bit ;)
the aggies played an awesome game and it ended in a win for utah state. 27-20 in overtime. after the aggies won, the entire student section stormed the field with such excitement. it was SO FUN!
here are just a few pics from the game! look at all of those screaming fans!
it honestly doesn't get better than this. the game was SO MUCH FUN to perform at and be a part of. i love my school :)
after the game i was able to hang out with my brother and his roommates, andrew, and a couple of my roommates. it was just a fun, chill night that was totally perfect!
saturday morning i woke up to my brother marcus calling me asking me if i wanted to go on a run with him :) it totally made my day! of course, i accepted and we went on a nice two mile loop around campus. it was a beautiful morning. not too hot, not too cold - with the sun just coming up over the gorgeous mountains. it was a perfect way to start my day.
then, later saturday night my sweet jassy mckay invited me over to make dinner with her. she said she already had everything we needed for the dinner so i was in charge of something for dessert.
well, she picked a new recipe she found on pinterest and man was it a winner! it was so delicious and healthy! win win!
we made "southwestern stuffed peppers". just the name made your mouth water right?
the stuffing that goes inside the peppers
the finishing product! soooo good!
so, now for the recipe!
you will need:
- 4-5 large bell peppers
- EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
- cilantro
- one can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
- one large chicken breast (or two - depending on how much chicken you want in it)
- one can of sweet corn
- 2 cups of rice (i prefer brown rice but you can choose whichever kind you like best)
- one 15-16 ounce jar of salsa (we used pepper salsa but you can pick your fav!)
- one packet of taco seasoning
- 1/4 of an onion
- shredded cheese
first you need to preheat your oven to 400 degrees. cut the peppers in half and lightly coat them in EVOO and put them in a baking dish and cook for 20-25 min.
second, grill up your chicken either on a grill or in a frying pan. sautee your onions as well.
third, in a large mixing bowl combine your chicken, onions, black beans, rice, salsa, 1/2 of the taco seasoning, corn, and cilantro(just however much you prefer).
once your stuffing is mixed well, carefully spoon the mixture into the peppers. sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cook for another 20 min.
take out of the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top. then, ENJOY!
***now, what is great about this recipe is that if you have left over stuffing you can use it for so many other things! like today, i put it in a tortilla and had a little burrito. it would also be good in a salad - similar to cafe rio.***
the left overs from our peppers made into a completely different meal. and still, just as delicious!
now, for dessert. i was at the store, kinda rushed trying to decide what a perfect katie/jassy dessert would be. nothing was catching my eye until i came across "pink lemonade cake mix" it was perfect! jassy and i have both always loved pink and every time we watched a movie at her house we made lemonade. you could say it was meant to be. :)
it was a bit of a stretch but they actually turned out to be delicious!
we each had one cupcake, then i took some of the leftovers to my brothers apartment where they all devoured them. :) if you are a lemonade fan i definitely recommend these!
me and the beautiful jasilyn brinkerhoff happy to be together making a delicious healthy meal!
well, that is all i have got for you tonight. hope you all enjoyed and you all need to go and try that recipe out - you wont regret it!
xoxo,
lil kate ♥
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