Garlic Extravaganza Cheese Spreaddip With Jalapeno Jelly Or Ras Recipes

JALAPENO JELLY AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. To serve: Open the jar of jelly and pour over cream cheese (room temp). Lace the plate with club crackers and stand back. (5 minutes)
• 2. JELLY PREP: Always wear gloves while handling the fresh peppers. Even the small young peppers have oil in the stem and seeds. To remove seeds, hold pepper up by the stem and with the tip on the cutting board slice just next the stem and curving downward. Rotate the pepper and repeat 3 times. You should have the stem and almost all the seeds together in one piece-discard.
• 3. Remove any seeds on the four pieces of pepper. Once all the pepper pieces are clean, place in a blended with 1 cup of vinegar. Blend until all pieces are pureed.
• 4. Pour puree' into a large heavy pan. Use the remaining vinegar to rinse out the blender and add to pan. Remove gloves. Have the area for canning clean and organized. If this is the first canning experience consider reading some tips from a large canning company. Just for a few safety and helpful tips.
• 5. Add sugar and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Add the pectin and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add a few drops of green coloring which is nice around the holidays, if desired. Carefully ladle jelly into a hot sterile jar allowing 1/4 inch space to the top. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Center the new {never reuse lids} lid and place ring on snuggly.
• 6. Once all jars are complete, place in a large pan and cover with water. bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove from boiling water and set one a cloth. Listen for the success "pop" and check at 24 hours. If the lid pops up and down it is not sealed and must be used right away or discarded. Any jelly that is left in the pan or does not reach the jar can be eaten immediately. Always refrigerate after serving.

GARLIC JELLY

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, blend the garlic and 1/2 cup of vinegar until smooth. In a 6 to 8 quart saucepan, combine the garlic mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups vinegar and sugar. Over high heat bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Quickly add the pectin. Return the mixture to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
• Immediately fill five, sterilized half pint jars with the jelly, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Wipe the jar tops and threads clean. Place hot sealing lids on the jars and apply the screw on rings loosely. Process in boiling water in a deep canning pot for 5 minutes. Remove the jars and cool completely. Tighten the jar screw rings to complete the sealing process.

MARINATED GOAT CHEESE SPREAD / DIP

Steps:

• Arrange cheese in a shallow dish in a single layer. Scatter olives, sundried tomatoes and basil over and around it.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and pepper. Pour over cheese.
• Marinate a few hours in the fridge or overnight. Serve at room temperature with grilled or fresh bread.

THE VERY VERSATILE GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• Shred cheese coarsely but with short strokes (we use muenster because it is so cheap and yummy and it is extremely moist, but you can use any other cheese of similar consistency. Don't use a cheese like parmesan or romano because the spread won't have the right texture.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (you can also use low-fat yogurt in place of sour cream to save a few calories) and shredded cheese.
• Use a garlic press to mince the garlic directly over cheese mixture (you should use a garlic press because it will evenly distribute the juice of the garlic).
• If you crush it on a cutting board you will lose all the juice and your spread won't have the right flavor.
• Feel free to add additional cloves of garlic if you can handle it.
• My wife and I haven't been able to make it past five.
• Mix well and serve.
• We usually eat spread on a cracker or dark bread like rye but you can put it on just about anything.
• Enjoy.

FETA CHEESE SPREAD/DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

CILANTRO JALAPENO HUMMUS

Steps:

• In food processor, pulse garlic.
• Add beans, lime juice and salt.
• Puree.
• Slowly add olive oil and blend until thick, 1-2 minute.
• Add cilantro and jalapeno, pulse 10 seconds.
• Transfer to bowl, and chill a few hours to allow flavors to meld.

INSANELY AMAZING JALAPENO CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine jalapeno peppers, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and green chilies in a bowl. Cut the top off of the sourdough bread and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Fill the bread bowl with the jalapeno mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

THESE AREN'T GROSS STUFFED JALAPENOS WITH PEANUT BUTTER!

Steps:

• Cut jalapenos in half, but not through the stem end, leaving jalapenos attached at the stem.
• Trying to keep them together as best as you can, remove seeds and membranes.
• If you're sensitive to peppers, you may want to wear gloves for this step.
• With a knife or small spoon fill jalapenos with peanut butter.
• Gently forming them back into jalapeno shape.
• Chill for 1 hour.

GARLIC SCAPE AND JALEPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Finely chop all the veggies in a food processor.
• Add all ingredients (except Certo) in a cold pan and stir thoroughly.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil for 5-6 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add Certo and stir well.
• Pour into jars and rotate every 30 minutes to keep the solids suspended.

CHEDDAR PECAN THUMBPRINTS WITH JALAPENO JELLY AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix butter, cheese, pecans, cayeene and salt. Gradually mix in flour. Result will be a stiff dough like shortbread. Form into logs 1-inch thick by 10 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and refrigrate until firm, at least 3 hours. (Refrigerate up to 5 days, frozen up to 6 months.).
• Preheat oven to 350°F Remove dough from wax paper and slice into 1-inch pieces. Lightly press each piece in palm of hand; using thumb make a 1/4 inch indentation in center of each. Fill thumbprint with 1 teaspoon jelly and sprinkle with cranberries on top.
• Place on nonstick cookie sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 15- 20 minutes or until firm and slightly browned at edges. For best flavor do no overcook. May be served warm at room temperature.

GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and oil until fluffy. Add the Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic and pepper; beat until well blended. , Spoon into a small container. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with flatbread, focaccia or crackers. Store in the refrigerator.