Caramel Apple Dip:

16 individually wrapped caramels

1/4 cup water

1 (8oz.) package of cream cheese

1/2 cup brown sugar

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, melt caramels with water stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve immediately.

Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus

1 pound fresh asparagus

1/4 cup peppercorn ranch

2 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup crushed Ritz cheese crackers

* or i used butter

Preheat oven to 350. Cook asparagus on simmering water in skillet for 2-3 minutes and still crisp. Drain. Toss asparagus with dressing in small baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crackers. Bake 10-15 minutes.