apple crisp

5 to 6 cups sliced baking apples (4 medium)
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted & cooled
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 egg
ice cream, if desired


Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Arrange apples in ungreased shallow baking dish. Stir together remaining ingredients (except ice cream) until crumbly; sprinkle over apples. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream.

(serves 8)

bean dip

2 cans refried beans
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterrey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp garlic powder
small onion, chopped
2-3 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix refried beans, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup monterrey jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, cream cheese garlic and chopped onion together. (I use an electic mixer.) Pour into casserole dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Top with green onions and tomato. Serve with chips, veggies, etc.

(serves 10)