DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

16madjool dates
16marcona almonds , toasted
1/4 lb valdeon blue cheese orcabrales cabrales blue cheese
8 slices bacon , each cut in half
4toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

Cut each date along one side, removing the pit and replacing it with a toasted Marcona almond.
Place a teaspoon of the cheese inside the date and close it. Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
Skewer with toothpick and bake in [...]

INGREDIENTS

3-4 celery ribs , washed and dried
1/2 cup almond butter
salt
5-6medjool dates , cut into eighths

DIRECTIONS

Choose celery ribs that are fresh and bright green.
Cut the celery ribs into 2-inch lengths.
Stir the almond butter well, and pour some into a small bowl.
If desired, add a light sprinkling of salt to the almond butter and stir to combine.
Spread a layer of almond butter into [...]

INGREDIENTS

6 small lady apples , lady (or any petit apple)
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup brandy
4 ounces brie cheese, diced
1 cup dates , chopped divided
kosher salt and pepper
Vinaigrette
2 shallots , minced
1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
3 heads Belgian endive , julienned

DIRECTIONS

To prepare apples:
Heat oven to 350°F Cut a small slice from top of each apple. Scoop out core. Place in baking pan. Spoon cider and brown sugar over apples. Bake 45 to 55 minutes [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
24 large dates , preferable Medjool
1/4 lb soft fresh goat cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Lightly oil a baking dish just large enough to hold the dates in a single layer.

In a small frying pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until the bread crumbs are evenly golden [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fine bulgur (medium bulgur for a more coarsely textured pudding)
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4-1/3 cup honey , to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts , toasted and chopped
1 cup pitted dates , chopped
1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
ice cream (optional)or sweetened whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Combine the bulgur and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the [...]