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.