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Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups #SundaySupper

06 | 09 | 2015
By Soni Sinha

Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups

Labor Day weekend is here and its the last long weekend of the summer.So enjoy it to the full before you’re swamped with work,kids’ activities,school, homework etc etc.The idea is to not tire yourself,so try and go easy on those complicated recipes if you’re entertaining.And if you’re lost for ideas then fret not since our Sunday Supper has some amazing No Labor recipes lined up for you!

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My contribution is a delectable appetizer that’s also pretty versatile and you might want to make a bigger batch.My Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups are full of some very unique flavors from the fennel, nigella, cumin, fenugreek and mustard seeds that come together in the form of Panch Phoran also called Indian Five Spice.You can assemble them yourself or find them at your local Indian grocers where they come pre-made.Easy.

Peach Chutney

The chutney is a staple family recipe that Mom has been making for years.I’ve added the cayenne for some kick.The sweet juicy peaches combined with the distinctive flavors from the seeds is the perfect balance of the sweet and salty and the redolence is unbelievable.Once it’s chilled its ready to be smeared on your toast,served alongside a good roasted pork or chicken, served as a dip with crackers or as a topping on a cheese crostini.The possibilities are endless.

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The pastry cups are a real blessing saving time and effort and give you the freedom to get creative.The combination of the cream cheese and chutney works together in this cute little appetizer bites that’s bound to get your guests raving!That’s what I call a No Labor Recipe!Enjoy.

Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups

Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups #SundaySupper

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Ingredients
  

  • Frozen Puff Pastry Cups-1 pck
  • 1 8 oz pack of Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • Peach Chutney

Peach Chutney

  • 2 large ripe peaches peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp of panch phoran Indian Five Spice-a mix of equal amounts of mustard,fenugreek,fennel,nigella and cumin seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • Cayenne-1/2 tsp
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the puff pastry cups according to instructions and let it cool on a wire rack.

Peach Chutney

  • In a pan heat oil and add the Indian five spice (panch phoran).
  • Add the peaches, brown sugar,salt and cayenne.
  • Let it all simmer on medium low heat until the peaches are tender.
  • Check the seasonings and adjust.
  • Store in the refrigerator to chill.

To Serve

  • When ready to serve drop a tsp or two of cream cheese in every cup and top with a good amount of chutney,Serve immediately.

See what our Sunday Supper tastemakers have come up with for our No Labor Recipes event:

Savory Snacks and Sides:

  • Acorn Squash, Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas by Our Good Life
  • Copy Cat: Momma’s Nachos by Sew You Think You Can Cook
  • Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups by Soni’s Food
  • Easy Peasy Cole Slaw by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Fruit & Cheese Platter by The Freshman Cook
  • Olive Tapenade by Whole Food | Real Families
  • Semi-Homemade Baked Beans by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Smoked Salmon Spread with Sourdough Baguette by A Gouda Life

Labor Free Main Dishes:

  • Ace of Clubs by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Easy and Tasty Filet Mignon on the Grill by Family Foodie
  • Easy Baked Spaghetti for a Crowd by Lifestyle Food Artistry
  • Greek Salad Endive Boats by Casa de Crews
  • Grilled Butternut Squash, Zucchini and Steak with Chimichurri Sauce by Caroline’s Cooking
  • Pesto Chicken with Fennel & Tomato Couscous by Books n’ Cooks
  • Simple Cheese Enchiladas by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • Simple Grilled Rosemary Shrimp by Nosh My Way
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Mustard Barbecue Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes by Food Done Light
  • Spicy Thai Noodles by Momma’s Meals

Sweet Treats and Drinks:

  • Apple Spice Dump Cake by Palatable Pastime
  • Blender Chocolate Mousse by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles by What Smells So Good?
  • Coconut Martini by Desserts Required
  • Creamy Coconut Popsicles by Food Lust People Love
  • Eiskaffee by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Healthy Grab’n’Go Breakfast Muffins by Happy Baking Days
  • Mango Salad with Crystallized Ginger by MealDiva
  • Mini Pavlovas by Curious Cuisiniere
  • One Step Vanilla Sauce by Magnolia Days
  • White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars by Pies and Plots

Labor Free Labor Day:

  • 10 Store-Bought Cooking Shortcuts by Sunday Supper Movement

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Grape Chutney

29 | 10 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Grape Chutney

Sweet Chutneys are an important condiment in Indian cuisine.In recent years they’ve reserved their place in the global arena too, satisfying the sweet salty cravings of many.Who doesn’t love a good mango chutney!The sticky shiny texture and that sweet aroma is enough to make you start craving for a spoon instantly.Indian chutneys are made in various different ways depending on the region you are from.Mom always makes it using Panch Phoran (Indian five spice) consisting of a mix of aromatic seeds like cumin,nigella,fennel,black mustard and fenugreek.The spice mix is easily available at your local Indian grocers.

Red Grapes

The recipe I have for you is a Red Grape Chutney that tastes as good as it looks.Its a great way to use up all those extra fruits lying around.You could use any fruit you desire to make your chutneys.Cranberry chutney is a firm favorite during Thanskgiving.The process is fairly simple as you only need a few ingredients to bring it all together.The whole process takes about 20 mins and you have a mouthwatering home-made chutney waiting to be devoured.

Grape Chutney

The dark color and the amazing flavors from the spices and the ginger is just pure joy.You can taste the smoky, salty, sweet all together.I love to spread it all over my toast for a delicious breakfast or a snack :).Enjoy!

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Grape Chutney

Grape Chutney

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Ingredients
  

  • Red seedless grapes-2 cups
  • Panch Phoran Indian five spice-1 tsp
  • Fresh crushed ginger-1/2 inch
  • Brown sugar-1/2 cup
  • Oil-1 tbsp
  • Water-2-3 tbsp
  • Salt-1 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Wash the grapes and cut them in half.
  • In a pot heat the oil and add the panch phoran.
  • Once it crackles lower the heat and add the ginger.Stir for about half a minute.
  • Add the grapes,brown sugar,salt and water.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the grapes are fully cooked.
  • Mash it all up with a masher.
  • Taste the seasonings.
  • Allow to cool.Store in the referigerator for a week.Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

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Easy Home-made Hummus

27 | 12 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

The party season is on full swing and everyone wants easy recipes that can feed a crowd.My recipe today is probably one of the easiest and my most favorite of all time.Hummus!Its great for entertaining,its packed with nutrition, it’s easy to make and it tastes delicious.Hummus is a dip or a spread,made using cooked mashed Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) served alongside some toasted Pita or chips.It finds its origin in the Middle East and has now become an extremely popular appetizer in parties all across the globe.I love serving my Hummus with some Corn Tortilla Chips!

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Apart from its delicious taste, Hummus is also very nutritious.Its high in Iron and Vitamin C,and a great source of protein for Vegans and Vegetarians.You can cook the Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) at home (the process begins by soaking the raw garbanzo beans overnight followed by pressure cooking them the next morning).In case you’ve forgotten to soak your Garbanzo Beans (like I invariably do :)), place about 2 cups of raw Garbanzo Beans in your slow cooker.Add 4-5 cups of water.Let it cook for 5-6 hours and you have your Cooked Garbanzos ready to be used!I’ve cooked mine from scratch in this instance and you cannot beat the fresh flavors!Or you can skip the above process and use a Can of Cooked Garbanzo Beans instead.

Easy Home-made Hummus

An easy dip or spread using Cooked Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas -2 cups
  • Reserved cooking liquid-1/4 cup
  • Tahini Sesame Paste-1 1/2 tablespoon
  • Garlic-2-3 cloves
  • Lemon Juice-3 tablespoon
  • Olive Oil-2 tablespoon
  • Salt-to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in your food processor or blender and blend until smooth and mixed thoroughly.
  • Add a little cooking liquid if its too thick.
  • Check the seasonings.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature with some toasted pita or any other chips or veggies of your choice.
As with any home made stuff, its way healthier than store-bought ones, since You control the amount of sodium. I have to warn you though that its highly addictive and you just cannot stop eating once you’ve started 🙂

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