Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion1 green bell pepper1 lb. ground beef3 tsp garlic, minced 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce2 15 oz cans petite diced tomatoes3 cups beef broth3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tsp salt2 tbsp Italian seasoning 3 bay leaves2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Instructions: Place oil and meat to a pot. While the meat is cooking, chop your onion and bell pepper.Once your meat is no longer cooking, so no pink, …
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Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tsp olive oil2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, divided1 Tbsp of minced garlic1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook …
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Comedians doing commentary on politics is absolutely nothing new. Late night talk shows are renowned for this practice, but none do it quite like John Oliver. The show, created by British-American comedian and actor John Oliver, features the comedian commenting on the issues of our time. He has covered a …
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Disney-Pixar is well known for their ability to take any ordinary situation or circumstance and turn it into a heartwarming, wholesome family flick. “Ratatouille” is obviously no exception. The film, written and directed by long time Pixar affiliate Brad Bird, stars comedian Patton Oswalt as Remy, a rat in Paris, …
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