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Spinach Salad

1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 4 tsp. milk

Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients, beating until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Pour batter into a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Combine blueberries and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 min. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Chicken Fajitas

1 medium onion 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1/2 pound mushrooms 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in thin strips 1 lg. pkg. flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Taco sauce or salsa Sour cream

Thinly slice onion, peppers, and mushrooms. In large frying pan, saute onion and chicken strips in 2 Tblsp. olive oil. Add peppers and mushrooms. Saute until soft. Put tortillas on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Heat under broiler until cheese melts. Top with chicken-vegetable mixture. Add salsa and sour cream if desired. Roll up and eat.