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Plantains and Cream Cheese Dip #EasySnacks

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plantain cream cheese dipWithout a doubt this is a new kind of dip the will pull your socks off.
OH! yes this is deliciously amazing, and so different of anything you ever try before, perfect for a party, delicious as a snack and even as a spread for a sandwich.
This dip made with ripe plantains is sweet, tangy and oh so good, you won’t believe it.
This will be your go to dip for any occasion and am sure your guest will love it too.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 very ripe plantain (I prefer the ones super black)
  • 1 8-ounces package of cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut the ends of the plantains, then cut it in 3, don’t peel the skin, place the pieces in a pot with water and cook for 10 minutes, we are cooking it this way so it can be soft and more sweet.
  2. After is cook, peel the skin and place in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients, process until well combine and presto, is ready.
  3. Serve with pretzels, chips or tortilla chips, the saltiness and the sweet of the dip taste amazing.

This recipe makes 1 bowl of dip.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Strawberry Bundt Cake #Easter/Passover #SundaySupper

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DSC_0007It is definitely a time to start making delicious recipes with fresh produce found in the market.
And so this Sunday the #SundaySupper team want to give you the most delicious recipes to celebrate the Passover or Easter.
No matter what the occasion you’re celebrating, holidays are the perfect excuses to invite friends and family to have a good time around the family table.
Join us this Sunday and try some of the recipes that we have for you, traditional and new options to come together in these celebrations.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 stick butter at room temperature
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup strawberry preservers
  • Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Cream the butter with the cream cheese and sugar for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract, alternate the half and half with the dry ingredients, finally fold the strawberry preservers in to the batter.

Place in greased and floured pan, bake for an hour.
Remove from oven let cool in pan for 15 minutes, remove from pan place the cake on a wire rack and cool completely.

Yield 12 portions.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Level of the recipe: Easy

For more delicious recipes go to this links:

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Breakfast, Breads, and Buns

Appetizers and Sides

Main Dishes

Dessert

Passover

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Wine Pairing Recommendations for #SundaySupper Religious Feasts from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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APPLE AND CHEESE POCKETS

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DSC_0845Delicious puff pastry pillows stuffed with apple and cream cheese, special for an afternoon coffee with friends.
A different option to share, even if you want you can drizzle with chocolate and it will be even better.
This option is ideal for parties as a sweet snack and you can give them the size you want.
I invite you to try this different and delicious option.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • The juice of half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 4 sheets of puff pastry

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a hot skillet melt butter, add brown sugar,lime juice and apples, stir and cook for 5 minutes, add the ginger and cinnamon, stir well and remove from heat.
Place mixture in a bowl, add cream cheese and stir well, allow to cool.

Meanwhile stretch sheets of puff pastry, cut into 9 equal pieces.
In a bowl stir together the egg with the water.

Once the mixture is cold, place a teaspoon in one piece of puff pastry, place another on top, pinch the edges with a fork, make a well in the center, brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with a little brown sugar.

Place on a tray lined with parchment paper, and bake for 25 minutes.

This recipe makes 36 pockets.

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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

CREAM CHEESE AND DULCE DE LECHE BUNDT CAKE

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This is certainly a delicious cake, with a unique taste that I’m sure you are going to love.DSC_0808
An incredible and delicious combination that you would not expect in this kind of cakes.
Dulce de leche and cream cheese give this recipe a different option to add to your list of favorite recipes.
Delight yourself with this delicious recipe, and most important is that you also make it.
I hope you enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cup of flour
  • 1 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 packages of 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of Dulce de Leche
  • 3/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat cream cheese with sugar until the sugar dissolves, 5 minutes, add the eggs one by one, vanilla and dulce de leche beat for 5 minutes.

In a bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg, add to the mixture alternating with the oil, beat for 5 more minutes.

Place in a bundt cake mold, greased and floured and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

This recipe makes 10 pieces of cake.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 55 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

LEMON DESSERT

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Spring is here and everything is full of happiness is one of the season of the year in which you can enjoy lots of delicious vegetables and fruits.

My first impulse is to buy a lot of lemons, I have the impression that at this time are more juicy lemons and more intense flavor.
This dessert is very delicious especially on hot days. It is sour and sweet at once and very refreshing, perfect to serve after a heavy dinner. My mouth is watering just to look at it. Don’t you think?
This delicious dessert will be a great attraction at any event.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

1 can condensed milk
1 cup lemon juice
zest of 1/2 lemon
4 graham crackers
1 pack of strawberry flavored gelatin 17 grams
2 cups boiling water
1 cup of ice water

DIRECTIONS

Place cookies on bottom of a mold 8×8 in (20×20 cm).
In a bowl mix the lemon juice, lemon zest and condensed milk until completely combined.
Pour over crackers and cover with plastic and keep in the freezer overnight.
Once ready prepared by dissolving gelatin with 2 cups of boiling water and then the cup of ice water (the gelatin will stay firmer longer), pour over the mixture and keep in the refrigerator until the gelatin is ready.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Preparation time 1 day.

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