Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 tsp brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

In a medium skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or pour into crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a roll.

To freeze leftovers fill muffin cups or half cup containers. Once frozen remove from container, wrap in plastic wrap and foil and store. Reheat individual serving sizes in the microwave.

Stuffed Shells

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 carton (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 package jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce

Cook shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Lay out on paper towels.

In a bowl combine mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and spinach. Fill shells with cheese mixture.

To bake immediately place shells in a 9 x 13" baking dish. Pour sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

To freeze, place stuffed shells onto cookie sheet. Separate into appropriate serving sizes, place in plastic freezer bags. To bake follow the directions above but add cooking time.