Creamy Date Honey Spread Food

FETA, HONEY & DATE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl gently stir together feta, almonds, dates, olives, and lemon peel. In a small microwave-safe bowl combine honey and cayenne. Warm in microwave for 15 seconds. Drizzle over spread; fold gently to combine. Serve with pita bread. Thyme-Flecked Pita Crisps
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita round into 8 wedges. Separate wedges. In a large bowl toss pita wedges with olive oil, thyme, and salt until evenly coated. Spread wedges on two baking sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until crisp.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the dates in a small bowl of warm water. Soak for 30 minutes.
• Drain the dates, reserving 2 tablespoons of the soaking water. Transfer the dates and reserved water to a food processor and puree until a fine paste is reached, about 2 minutes. Add the sunflower butter and puree for 30 seconds more. Add the cocoa powder, honey and salt and pulse until combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

DATE SPREAD

Steps:

• Melt some butter in a pot add a small bunch of soft dates and stir until they are warmed, mushing them with a spoon then add the freshly ground cardamom and stir until desired texture. (I like them a slight bit cooked).
• Spread over your favourite breakfast bread/toast.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY DATE & HONEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
• Stir in dates.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH DATES, PECANS AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Set oven to 400. Put cream cheese, lime zest and dates in a small bowl. Use a fork to gently mix.
• Put pecans on a rimmed baking sheet or in a skillet. Add rosemary leaves, olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to distribute seasoning and spread out in an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
• Lay bread slices on a work surface. Spread each evenly with cream cheese mixture using 2 or 3 tablespoons per slice. Sprinkle with pecans and rosemary. Add a little more salt and a pinch of red pepper.
• Cut on the diagonal to make 12 open face sandwiches, or cut into smaller bite-size triangles.

DATE AND WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl beat together the neufchatel cheese, powdered sugar and spices.
• In a food processor finely chop the walnuts. Add chopped nuts to cream cheese mixture then finely chop the dates. Add in dates and stir with a rubber spatula until blended.
• Place mixture into a custard cup, cover and refrigerator until chilled. Serve with bagels and quick breads for a delicious treat.

HONEY BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the honey; beat just until blended. Serve with bread, bagels or toast. Store in the refrigerator.