Love.

I believe in a thing called love!

This week, my dad is out of town for business.

And that man is the master of the grill.

Since he is absent from his cooking duties, my mom and I get to create on our own.

While he is the almighty master, and wonderful daddy too boot.

This cooking freedom of sorts has led us to some incredible tastes.

Along with some wonderful bonding.

I am really going to miss her when I go off to college.

She's my best friend.

I love my mommy so much.

We've had a good week together.

Sunday, we went shopping. And the generous lady bought me all sorts of college goods =)

Yesterday, she made me this pasta dish for me. While I helped by conversing with her.

That's right. Toasted pasta.

Tonight, though, we were two peas in a pod. 

Our camaraderie  in the kitchen resulted in an incredible deep dish pizza.

Quite possibly with the help of the Pampered Chef.

BLT? Yes please.

 Now, we're about to watch a movie.

And I am going to pledge my love to the god of ice cream.

So much love.

For my mommy, movies, and the glory of food =)

Irresistible

Deep Dish BLT Pizza

Adapted from the Pampered Chef "All The Best" Cookbook

• 2 packages refrigerated breadsticks
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup shredded chicken breast
• 6 slices of precooked bacon, or 4 slices crisply fried
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons Italian dressing

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Separate one package of breadsticks into strips. Arrange strips in a spiral pattern to completely line the bottom of a deep dish baker. Press or roll seams closed.
3. Slice remaining package of breadsticks in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 12 semi-circles. Form an edge by arranging the pieces around the baker. Press into base to seal.
4. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bottom.
5.  Mix chicken and onions. Spread mixture over cheese. Crumble bacon over top.
6. Lay sliced tomatoes over bacon, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. 
7. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until edges are golden.
8. Remove pizza from oven, and let cool for about 10 minutes.
9. Arrange lettuce around the edge of pizza.
10. Drizzle lettuce with dressing.
11. Slice and enjoy ;)