Pecan Pear Muffins

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 teas. baking soda
1 teas. cinnamon
1/2 teas. salt
2 eggs
1 c. oil
1 teas. vanilla extract
4 c. chopped and peeled ripe pears
1 c. chopped pecans
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinn. and salt. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla; stir into dry ingr. just until moist. Fold in the pears and pecans. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 350 degr. for 20-30 min.
*Good with an additional strussel topping

Scalloped Corn

4 c. freash or frozen corn
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1 c. crushed saltines, divided
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 teas. onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
In large bowl combine all ingr. except 1/4 c. salines. Transfer to 1 1/2 c. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining saltines. Bake uncovered, 325 degr. for abt. 1 hr. on until knife comes out clean.

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

1 c. grated carrots
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. flour
2 cans (small) chicken broth
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. wild rice
1 cup diced turkey
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Saute carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms 3-4 min or until tender. Wisk in flour. Gradually and in milk and broth stirring until blended. Reduce heat and simmer 5 min. Stir in rice and meat and simmer an additional 5 min. Serve.

Creamed Chicken & Biscuits

4 c. cooked chopped chicken
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 can cr. of chicken soup
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1/2 chopped pimiento
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
6 frozen biscuits, thawed
Combine first 6 ingr. in 11x7 baking dish.Bake 15 min. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 3/4 c. cheese. Arrange biscuits in single layer over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake until buscuits are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, about 20 min. longer.

Busy Day Casserole

4 med. potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 med. carrots, peeled and sliced
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 lb. ground beef, cooked and crumbled
1 can cr. of mushroom soup
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine ingr. with 1 1/2 cans water. Bake 1 1/2 hrs. 350 degr.

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

1 lb. gr. beef or turkey
1 egg
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 minced gr. onion
Combine above ingr. and form into small balls. Bake until golden brown. Set aside.
1/2 large gr. pepper
1/2 large red pepper
1 can chunk pineapple, reserve juice
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 c. vinegar
2 Tbsp. br. sugar
2/3 c. chicken broth
Saute peppers, and pineapple. mix remaining ingr. Simmer with meat abt. 45 min. Serve over rice.

South of the Border Salad

2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes and chili peppers
3/4 c. sliced green onions
1/3 c. olive oil
1/3 c. lime juice
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
1tsp. salt
1 tsp. gr. cumin
Mix all ingr. in serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hrs. before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.