Finally....I have made the time to post!

Katie & Zach at dinner last Saturday

I've been cooking, really I have.  On the menu last week :stuffed peppers, pepperoni pizza twist, grilled pork chops, and chili.  We took Katie & Zach out to eat at the German place down the road and also tried out the local diner one night.  I just haven't had the time to sit down and blog our weekly menu.  I joined a local gym and actually have been spending a pretty decent amount of time there each morning.  Feels so good to #1 be getting out of the house daily and #2 FINALLY taking the steps I need to make myself feel better inside and out!  I NEVER would have thought I'd look forward to going to the gym all on my own...but I'm loving it! 


Anyway, I have a list of meals to make this week, but no set days.  I've got a busy week ahead, plus want to hit the gym every morning...I'd hate to not stick with the plan I've made.  LOL  Here's what's on the list for the week...


Stuffed shells, beef stew, grilled chicken with spaghetti squash, pierogies and buffalo wings.  I am so in the mood for some baking, but am trying to be good so will hold off until I know Kate's boyfriend is coming over for dinner again and make him the Magic Cookie Bars that I promised him I'd make.  I have a Pampered Chef show Friday night and another Saturday afternoon, so I do not anticipate cooking either of those days...well...at least not here at home.  LOL


Pepperoni Pizza Twist


1 pkg pepperoni slices, diced
1 can chopped black olives
2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 TBS all purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pkg Pillsbury French bread dough
1 egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
fresh Parmesan cheese
pizza sauce


In a sm-med mixing bowl mix pepperoni, olives, parsley, garlic, cheese and flour together.  Set aside.  Place both rolld of dough seam side up on large cutting board.  Slice each down the center but not all the way through.  With rolling pin, flatten a bit.  Add equal amounts of the cheese/olive mixture down the centers of each bread roll.  Pull up sides and ends and pinch until sealed.  Place both seam side down onto cookie sheet and braid together.  Seperte egg, beat egg white with a few drops of water then brush the bread with egg white.  Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.  Make three small slices on top of the "twist."  Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until a nice golden brown.  heat up pizza sauce and serve with slices of the "twist." 


~Enjoy