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ROASTED DATES WITH PANCETTA, ALMONDS AND CHILE

Roasted Dates with Pancetta, Almonds and Chile image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups pitted dates
3 ounces pancetta, finely diced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken stock, homemade if available
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1/4 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Put the dates on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
In a medium saute pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until it is three-quarters crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the almonds and continue cooking until they brown, a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so. Add the red pepper flakes and stock and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, stirring continuously until the butter is melted. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
Add the dates to the pan and swirl and toss them in the sauce. Divide the cooked dates among 4 to 6 plates and spoon the sauce over them.

DATES WRAPPED IN CHEESE PASTRY

Dates Wrapped in Cheese Pastry image

This little recipe is a hit for holiday parties and festivities. A nice addition to any snack table with a very elegant flair. You may also store these snacks in an airtight container for a snack any time of day.

Provided by Aric Ross

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 pitted dates
15 pecan halves

Steps:

Let the cheese and margarine stand in a bowl at room temperature until softened.
Cut in the flour and pepper as for pie dough.
Slit the dates; stuff with the pecan halves.
Flatten a small amount of dough in the palm of the hand.
Wrap a date in the dough, sealing completely.
Repeat with the remaining dough and dates.
Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown.
Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.2

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