The Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Shells turned out splendidly, and even my husband was pleasantly surprised by the rich taste. I ended up adding minced mushrooms (drained from the can) to the stuffing mixture. My homemade “quick-sauce” using lean ground beef with minced onions, garlic and more mushrooms also came out well.

 

My only complaint was an excessive amount of heartburn, which I attributed to my subsistence on coffee for two days before the meal and little else. When I get wrapped up in my writing food has no allure while coffee provides instant vitality - but even I start getting hungry after a few days. However, tomato sauce on an empty stomach already jumping with caffeine is bound to create chaos.

 

But the meal was superb and definitely worth it.