Jules Bowtie Pasta with Cherry and Basil

1 pound uncooked bowtie
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove minced
15 pitted black olives sliced
1/2 grated parmesean cheese
crushed red pepper

Cook Pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes in half and place them in a large skillet. Add the basil, capers, oil, garlic, and olives.

Drain the pasta. Place above mixure over med-high heat and cook until heated through. Stir in the pasta. Sprinkle on cheese. Add a few shakes of red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Amber's Carmel Apple Cheesecake Bars

2 C flour
1/2 C brown sug
1 Cup butter, softened
2 8oz pckages cream cheese, softend
1/2 C plus 2 Tblsp sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 Granny smith apples- peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Streusel Topping:(combine before adding)
1 C brown sugar
1 C flour
1/2 C oats
1/2 C butter, softened
1/2 C caramel topping

Preheat oven to 350. In a med bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 9x13 pan. Bake 15 min or until lightly browned.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at med speed until smooth. Beat in 1/2 C sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm crust.In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 Tbs sug, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel Topping. Bake 30 min or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping.