Apple and Pear Crisp

1 LARGE (15 OUNCE) CAN OF SLICED PEARS, DRAINED
1 CAN (21 OUNCE) OF APPLE PIE FILLING
1 CUP OF OATS
½ CUP OF FLOUR
1/3 CUP OF BROWN SUGAR
½ TEASPOON OF CINNAMON
1 STICK OF MARGERINE, CUT INTO PIECES



1. GREASE A LARGE CASSEROLE DISH WITH NO-STICK SPRAY.
2. PUT THE PEARS AND APPLE PIE FILLING IN THE DISH AND STIR THEM TOGETHER.
3. IN A MEDIUM BOWL, COMBINE THE OATS, FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, AND CINNAMON.
4. MIX IN THE BUTTER. (IT WILL LOOK LIKE CRUMBS.)
5. CRUMBLE THE MIXTURE OVER THE FRUIT.
6. BAKE AT 425 DEGREES FOR 30 MINUTES. THE TOPPING WILL BE LIGHTLY BROWNED AND THE FILLING WILL BE HOT AND BUBBLY.

Paprika and Parsley Potatoes

1. Peel potatoes (you can leave some or all the skins on if you want to)
2. Slice the potatoes and boil them for about 20 minutes
3. Drain the potatoes and put them in a baking dish
4. Add 1/2 to 1 stick of butter and sprinkle paprika
5. Sprinkle paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper on the potatoes.
6. Keep warm in the oven until the butter melts.

Mashed Potatoes

1. Peel potatoes (you can leave some or all the skins on if you want to)
2. Slice the potatoes and boil them for about 20 minutes
3. Drain the potatoes and put them in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add 1/2 to 1 stick of butter and some milk (start with about 1/4 cup and add more as needed)
5. Sprinkle some garlic powder, salt, and pepper on the potatoes
6. Mix together with an electric mixer or mash with a potato masher