Zesty Shephard's Pie

1 lb ground turkey
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 package of McCormick chili powder seasoning
1 box instant potatoes
1 can corn

Brown ground turkey for 15 minutes or until done and add dreained tomatoes with chilis. Add the powder seasoing. Pour completed mixture into a casserole dish. Drain can of corn and pour over the turkey mixture. Prepare the instant potatoes according to box directions, the pour on top of corn. Bake for 35 minutes at 350'.

Shrimp and Avocado Salad

8 oz fresh bay shrimp
1 cup shredded carots, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1/2 cup frozen cut corn kernels, thawed
4 tbs champagne vinaigrette
salt and pepepr
1 firm, ripe avocado, halved and pitted

1. Toss shrimp, carrots, peas, corn, and 3 tbs of the vinaigrette in a medium bowl to coat.

2. Season shrimp salad to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Place one avocade half onto each of 2 plates. Divide shrimp salad on top of avocado halves. Drizzle remaining 1 tbs vinaigrette over avocado halves and serve.

Bean Salad Medley

1 16-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4) oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 1/4 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) wax beans, drained
1 jars (4 1/2 oz each) whole mushrooms, drained
1 medium green bell pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp salt

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Makes 24 servings

Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
2 tbs butter
8 white button mushrooms, finely chopped
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 tbs deli style brown mustard
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup frozen cut corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives


1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until just brown, about 4 mintues per side. transfer chicken to plate.

2. Add mushrooms to the same skillet and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Whisk in soup, broth and mustards. Bring sauce to a simmer.

3. Return chicken to skillet and submerge into sauce completely. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until soup bubbles thickly and chicken is cooked through, about 10 mintues.

4. Transfer chicken to plates and spooon sauce ove rthe top. Sprinkle with tomato, corn and chives. Serve hot.