I slice the peppers
horizontally,
the way you like them.
Stuff them with turkey,
tomato sauce, rice,
and spices
(secret).
A little cheese on top,
then the oven—
375 for forty-five minutes.
No, this isn’t a recipe card.
I know you love stuffed peppers
and I can’t wait to—
Wait.
What’s this text?
Of course.
The timer chirps.
I pull them out.
I set one pepper
dead center on the plate,
wipe the sauce from the rim,
presentation still matters.
Steam curls up.
I eat standing at the counter.
The other plate stays clean.