Ripe Plantains Canoes

No, I'm not referring to a boat used for river trips. I'm talking about delicious "canoes" made with ripe sweet plantains (plátanos maduros), an appetizer enjoyed in many countries across Central America and the Caribbean. A few days ago, I mentioned to my husband that I was craving "canoas de plátanos maduros," and yesterday, he surprised me with the ingredients, declaring that he would prepare this dish for me. Given that my husband rarely cooks, I was not only delighted to have a break from cooking but also felt compelled to preserve this recipe as a cherished memory on my blog. 

Receta en Español de Canoas de Platano Maduro: Aquí.

Personal blogs serve as repositories for a multitude of recipes and stories. As I peruse my collection of recipes, I'm reminded of countless special occasions filled with fond memories of family, friends, and the joy of cooking. This blog is my sanctuary for favorite recipes intertwined with treasured family memories.

Returning to the recipe... this dish evokes memories of my Puerto Rican friends who prepare these canoes, as well as a cuchifrito restaurant in the Lower East Side New York where I always indulged in these canoes filled with ground pork meat. I haven't come across these being sold anywhere in this country, which is why we prepare them at home. If you typically purchase these canoes, I encourage you to consider making them yourself next time; they'll taste even better and be less greasy. I hope you enjoy my husband's rendition of this recipe.

Chocolate Cardamom Roll

I still haven't decided what dessert to prepare for Easter. We really don't do much at home, we like to take it as a day to rest, eat light, because all the habichuelas con dulce we ate throughout Lent could only be justified if we eat light. While I decide what is going to be my Easter dessert, I decided to baked this chocolate roll to satisfy the afternoon craving for sweets. I call it roll since no jelly was used this time, but this is a Jelly roll recipe also known as Swiss roll and brazo gitano. On this occasion, I added a hint of cardamom to my chocolate craving buster to add an exotic taste. Speaking of cardamom, I'm looking for a good recipe for chicken with this spice, if you have an interesting recipe please send it to me by email or share it on mariscakesblog facebook page.

This is the perfect flour less and butter less chocolate roll that's very easy to prepare. I am sure you'll want to bake this soon. Have a blessed rest of the week and enjoy the celebration of God's gift of love, salvation through Jesus Christ.

What do have planned to make for this Easter? Do you have any traditional dessert you do year after year?

The delicious part begins...

Chocolate Carrot Cake

If you're a chocolate lover seeking a cake recipe that stands out and delights the palate, look no further than this low-fat, butterless Chocolate and Carrot Cake from Mari's collection. This unique combination is sure to captivate your senses, making you tempted to devour the entire cake yourself. 

While the carrot itself doesn't contribute a distinct flavor to the cake, its purpose is to replace the butter and lend a creamy, moist texture, all while maintaining an indulgent chocolatey taste. With a preparation time of less than 20 minutes, this cake is incredibly easy to make.

En español: Bizcocho de Chocolate y Zanahoria.

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