Kristy's Kitchen

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp Emeril's essence 10 cloves garlic, chopped 1.5 green pepper, chopped 1 40.5 oz can kidney beans, drained 1 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, roasted garlic-style 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, with chiles 1 TBSP Emeril's essence 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 cup cherry peppers, chopped Instructions: Brown the beef with 1/2 of the onion and 1 tsp essence. Drain beef and onions and put into slow cooker with remaining ingredients. Cook until ready to eat!

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion 1 green pepper 2 8-oz. cans diced tomatoes 12 oz. cooked macaroni 8 oz sour cream 1-2 tsp garlic 1 tsp Emeril’s essence 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 TBSP EVOO Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Brown and drain ground beef. Heat EVOO in a pan. Add & sauté the garlic, onion and pepper. Mix in tomatoes and macaroni. Away from heat, add sour cream, essence and ½ cup cheese. Put in casserole dish and cover with remaining cheese. Cook for 15-20 minutes.