Just call us Martha and Betty

That is Stewart and Crocker. During the holidays we are in the kitchen baking for special occasions a lot. Yesterday we made a few things for some parties and I thought I would share the recipes because they are yummy and easy.
Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
1 package yellow cake mix
1 1/4 C old fashioned oats
1/2 C butter or margarine, chilled
1 egg
4 Granny Smith apples
3/4 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C pecans, chopped (optional)
1/2 C caramel ice cream topping

1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray 9x13 baking dish with oil. Combine cake mix and oats in large bowl. Cut butter into cake mixture with pastry blender until mix resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 C crumb mix for topping; set aside. Add egg to remaining crumb mix; mix until well blended. Press onto bottom of dish for crust.
2. Peel, core, and slice apples; cut slices in half. Finely chop pecans. In large bowl, combine apple pieces, brown sugar and pecans; toss lightly. Layer apple mix over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mix.
3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.
(Nutrients/serving: calories 340, fat 14g, sodium 320mg, dietary fiber 2 g)

Buffalo Chicken Dip
2 lb chicken breast, boiled and finely shredded
2 T butter, melted
1 C buffalo wing sauce
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 jar refrigerated blue cheese dressing
2 C shredded mozarella

1. Toss chicken with butter and wing sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Spread cream cheese in 12 inch cast iron skillet (or any baking dish). Spread blue cheese on top. Sprinkle mozarella and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
3. Serve with corn tortilla chips or celery sticks.

ENJOY! and Merry Christmas from our kitchen to yours!