This is Mama Miche, and today in my Magic Kitchen: Unstuffed Pepper Casserole.

There are times when you put in a lot of effort to make a delicious meal, and then there are times when you use a recipe like this. Simplified. Life and meal planning can be simple or complicated. Believe it or not, it's often your choice to do things the easy or the hard way. I learn life lessons the hard way.

My mom enjoyed cooking and entertaining guests, so clearly the apple didn’t fall far. We had a friend who owned Uncle King’s, a Chinese restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue and he would come to our apt. on days off and teach us how to cook authentic Chinese food. I don’t remember specifics other than whatever we made was delicious. This fried rice is also delicious. I encourage you to make it your own with your veggie choices, if you add meat or keep it plant based. It’s a great refrigerator cleaner outer.

Who knew that adulting meant figuring out what to eat every single day?!? If you’re a parent or caregiver responsible for meal planning and cooking for a family as well as working full-time, you know it’s not always easy to put a healthy meal on the table. Or is it?

Well, sheet! Yes, sheeeeet. Sheet pans covered in foil for easy clean up and your choice of a protein and veggies to roast is the easy answer. So many different options and they’re all delicious and easy and healthy! All you need to add is olive or avocado oil and seasoning! You already know, our Twice Stolen Spice™ is what we use. You can serve it up as is or with a sauce, a side… even noodle salad.