CSN Stores Winner! & Recipe Saturday - Pizza Stuffed Shells

Hi All,

I want to thank all my followers who participated in the CSN Stores Giveaway. It was fun, and I hope to do another one in the future. So without further ado... (Insert Drumroll)

The Winner is ...... elaing8!  who said...
That is a cute shelf. I have so many bookshelves right now I need one that I can hang from the wall :)

Congrats to elaing8, I have sent your email address to Jessica from CSN, and she should be getting back to you soon.

*You all still have time to enter my FB fan page giveaway. I'm giving away two $20 Gift Cards to any online book reatailer, all you have to do to enter is 'like' Wicked Readings by Tawania's fan page. You can enter HERE. The Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Eastern time on 9/5/10 & it's open to everyone*

O.K.... Now It's recipe Time!!

I found this recipe in a magazine a few months back, and it has become a hit with family and friends alike.

 Pizza Stuffed Shells

Prep time:40 Min

Total time:1 Hr

Makes:4 servings

INGREDIENTS

12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 1/2cups chopped pepperoni (about 6 ounces)

1 cup chopped Italian plum tomatoes (about 3 medium)

2 cups shredded 6-cheese Italian cheese blend

1 (15-oz.) can pizza sauce

Directions

1. Cook pasta shells to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350ºF. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add pepperoni, tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; mix well.

3. Fill each cooked pasta shell with pepperoni mixture. Place in sprayed baking dish. Spoon any remaining pepperoni mixture between shells. Spoon pizza sauce over stuffed shells. Cover with foil.

4. Bake at 350ºF. for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

This recipe can be doubled to serve 8, just double all ingredients.

Enjoy!!

It's Thursday... What are you reading?

Hello My Darlings,

It's Thursday again, and you know what I want. I want to know what every one's reading. There was some great new releases this week, did anyone go on a book buying binge? I spent way too much money on books this week, but hey I can explain it away. I bought them for research purposes... I'm researching my addiction to books, so that makes it A O.K. ..LOL.. Really.. It's my money, and I can spend it like I want to! Just don't tell my daughters I said that... Anywhoo.. This is what I'm reading this week....

DemonFire by. Kate Douglas

From the back of the book...

Newspaper reported Eddy Marks thinks she knows everything about her quite hometown. She couldn't be more wrong. Turns out Evergreen, California, is the site of a vortex that allows demons to cross over to Earth, and the only one who can stop them is an unbelievably sexy fallen demon named Dax who has just crashed into Eddy's life.

I'm a fan of Kate's Wolf Tales series, and I know it will be the same with this series. Kate's stories burn the pages up.

I'm also reading..


House of Immortal Pleasures by. Katie Salidas

From the back of the book...

Explore the sensual side of the vampire world at the House of Immortal Pleasures.


Blindfolded and kidnapped, Daphne is whisked away to the famed, House of Immortal Pleasures, a Vampire-run Brothel in Pahrump, Nevada.

Sometimes the only way to mend a broken heart is to get back in the saddle. At least that is how Daphne’s friends see it. And since Daphne isn’t showing any signs of letting that happen, they take it into their own hands. With a few shots of liquid courage, a pat on the ass, and a donated gold card, Daphne is unwillingly sent into fantasy room 123 to meet her creature of the night, Connor.

It’s Connor’s job to seduce and entice Daphne to try all the expensive, sexual services on the menu. And he is prepared to do just that, until he peers into her mind and sees the damage done by her broken heart. After learning of her past pain, Connor’s plans change. No more is this a game of seduction to pad the pockets of the brothel owner. Connor decides to lavish Daphne with real attention and affection. Something she desperately needs. He will heal her heart the only way he can, by showing her she is beautiful, desirable, and sexy.

This is the first book by this author that I have read. The blurb is what made me pick it up, and so far I'm really liking it. I will definitely let you know my thoughts when I'm finished reading it..

So....  that's my Rundown..

What Are You Reading?

Review: Vampire In The Basement.. by. Susan Hanniford Crowley

Tawania
Review: Vampire In The Basement
Author: Susan Hanniford Crowley

Blurb...

A broken heart can never heal. That’s what Lorraine believes until this shapeshifter who keeps forgetting her clothes meets Theo.


Tall, blond, and handsome Theo, ‬vampire and‭ ‬Arnhem Knight,‭ assists supernaturals in need but when he meets Lorraine, he needs her in everyway. It’s more than desire. He wants her heart.

Review:

Well... What can I say? Susan has done it to me again.. Vampire In The Basement was a great read, really it was. I was so happy to see Gregor and Regina again, and Theo and Lorraine was such fun to read about. I have to admit it was also fun to see the Vampire David Hilliard in action again, he is all kinds of awesomeness. It was really good to find out what happened with Gregor and Regina after they left New York. For those of you who haven't read Susan's Vampires In Manhattan series, you are really missing out on some sexy vamps and shifters. Gregor and Regina's story from When Love Survives (my review of it is HERE) continues in Vampire In The Basement.

Gregor and Regina have left New York, and are on their way to Visit Gregor's parents to prepare for their wedding. Regina is nervous about meeting his parents, but he's her man and she loves him. The first person they meet upon their arrival is Gregor's sister Lorraine. Lorraine is recovering from a painful divorce, and feeling insecure about herself. She welcomes Regina with open arms and they quickly become friends.

Regina's parents arrive for the couples nuptials, and something strange happens to Regina. She has a vision of doom, a strange man, and a haunting voice. Her mother explains to her that this is a gift of her elf heritage, so Regina and Gregor go through with the wedding. A strange Elf appears claiming that Regina is suppose to be with him, and that he will help her develop her powers, and teach her how to use her magic. A fight breaks out between the elves and the shifters at the wedding. Regina, and Lorraine escape, but her parents, Gregor, and all the other guest are trapped by a spell.

Enters the devastatingly handsome Vampire David Hilliard, and Theo. Regina summons them to her to help  save the others. There is an instant attraction between Lorraine and Theo, and the more they are around each other the stronger it gets. The small group accompanied by their werewolf friends put a plan together to save everyone. Will the plan work, will Regina be reunited with Gregor?

Theo recognizes Lorraine as his life mate, the difficulty will be in convincing her of it. They have only been together once, but all the signs scream lifemate, he knows its forever. Lorraine can't imagine being with someone like Theo for the long haul. She feels as if she's not good enough for him, she knew her ex husband for twenty years and their marriage lasted two months. Will Lorraine get over her fear and embrace the idea of being Theo's life mate, will Theo risk everything for Lorraine?

If you want to know the answers, you will have to go buy Vampire In the Basement. Go ahead.. buy it, I promise you won't be disappointed. This story has everything humor, hot sex scenes, a sweet love story continuing and brand new. Susan kept the story interesting with the back ground facts about Regina's Elf mother, and Leprechaun father. It was also great to meet Gregor's family, and they were a diverse bunch.

This story had everything, sexy heroes, smart strong heroines, every kind of shifter you could think of, and a solid story that kept you entertained. I loved it, and if you give it a chance you will too.

****4Stars

You can buy your copy of Vampire In The Basement at All Romance