Opening Day Pizza

This is perfect for the Tigers home opener or anytime.

6 english muffins split in half

1/2 c. each: pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, sliced halved pepperoni, chopped mushrooms, chopped tomatoes

1/8 - 1/4 c each: chopped olives, olive oil, 

Non stick cooking spray
1 - 2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 tsp. each: basil, parsley, oregano
1/8 tsp each: salt, pepper, lemon juice
pinch red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 350 F: 

Rinse, peel, seed, chop vegetables and garlic.

Slice pepperoni. 

Chop olives. 

Spray cooking spray on 2 baking sheets.

Cut english muffins in half and place open side down on baking sheet.

Place baking sheet in oven to toast for a few minutes.

Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

When done toasting remove baking sheet from oven, set aside.

In a measuring cup, mix together oil, juice, salt, pepper, herbs with a clean fork. 

With a pastry brush, spread oil mixture on top of the muffins

With a clean spoon, spread tomato sauce over muffins

 Put whatever toppings you want on your pizza. 

When finished, place pizzas in oven to cook for a few more min. or until cheese melts. 

Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn. 

Makes 6 mini pizzas. 

Recipe To Help Hawaii

 Prayers, thoughts for Hawaii. 

Once again record rainfalls and floods are devastating families. 

The floods forced thousands to evacuate, destroyed homes. 

There are links on this site to some organizations that are helping with relief efforts.

Whatever you can do to help, donate will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Lucky Leprechaun Whipped Cream

This is perfect for St. Patricks' Day, springtime desserts or anytime.

I've used granulated sugar, but you can also use dietetic or powdered sugar works too.

1 c. heavy whipping cream

1/4 - 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

2 - 3 drops green food coloring 

1/2 - 1 tsp. sugar

In a mixing bowl combine ingredients. 

Use a hand mixer to whip cream for 3 - 5 minutes or until desired consistency.

Serves 4 - 8. 

Recipe To Help Tornado Survivors

Prayers, thoughts, peace for everyone dealing with the cleanup after 4 tornados touched down in Branch, St. Joseph, Cass, Calhoun counties. 

The tornados caused millions in damages, devestated families. 4 lives were lost. 

On the side of this site are links to organizations that are helping with relief efforts. Please donate to the organizations if you can.

Thank you for making a difference.

Tuna Noodle

 This is perfect for Lent or anytime.

2 cans light tuna

1/4 tsp. each salt, pepper

Non stick cooking spray 

1 package egg noodles

1 can each: mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup

1/2 c. each: bread crumbs, milk

1 c. shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375 F'

Spray baking pan with non stick spray 

Fill pot with cold water, place on stove & bring to boil.

Add noodles, half of the salt to the water, cook according to package instructions.

While noodles are cooking, open tuna and mixed vegetables can, drain cans. 

When noodles are finished, turn off stove burner, drain noodles in a colander. 

When noodles are drained, pour noodles in mixing bowl.

Add tuna and mixed vegetables to noodles.

Open can of soup, pour into bowl over noodles.

Pour milk into soup can and pour over noodles.

Sprinkle cheese, rest of salt, pepper over noodles, mix with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Pour noodle mixture into baking pan, top with remaining cheese, bread crumbs.  

Place baking pan in oven and bake for 20 - 30 min. or until done.

Serves 6 - 8.

Weekend Afternoon Pork Roast

This is perfect for the weekend or anytime. 

2 - 4 lb. pork shoulder
1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar 

1/8 tsp. each: red pepper flakes, turmeric
nonstick cooking spray
1/4 - 1/2 c. water

4 - 6 carrots chopped

3 shallots, peeled & chopped

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 - 1/2 tsp. each: brown sugar, granulated garlic

Preheat slow cooker to 350 F'.

Spray inside of  slow cooker with non stick spray.

Peel, rinse, chop shallots, set aside

Rinse, cut ends from and chop carrots 

Remove roast from refrigerator, let it set out for a few minutes. 

Place roast in slow cooker.

Sprinkle some of the seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar  over roast.

Turn roast over. 

Repeat prior process with seasonings.

Pour water in bottom of pan.

Add carrots to pan. 

Place lid on pan and cook for 2 - 3 hrs. approx or until desired doneness & size of roast 

Halfway through cooking turn roast over and add shallots. 

Put lid back on slow cooker.

When roast's done, let rest for a few minutes before carving.

Serves 4 - 8 approx.

Sweet And Sour Sauce

This is perfect to serve along Chinese food, as a dipping sauce or anytime.

I've used brown sugar, but you can use honey if needed.

If you're using, honey, you can omit the cornstarch.

You can also adjust the amounts used to taste.

1/8 - 1/4 c. pineapple juice

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1/8 c. brown sugar or honey

1/2 - 2 T. ketchup

1/2 - 1 tsp. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

1/8 - 1/4 tsp. cornstarch

In a measuring cup, combine ingredients.  

Stir with a clean fork.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to thicken. 

Serves 4 - 6.