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Israeli Charoset

Israeli Charoset

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend apples, bananas, dates, walnuts, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, cinnamon, and sugar in a food processor until chunky. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl and stir in wine. Gradually stir matzo meal into apple mixture, adding enough to soak up the wine; chill in refrigerator.

By Jfrosty

Eggless Date Cake

Eggless Date Cake

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat milk in a saucepan until almost boiling and stir in dates; let soak for several hours, refrigerated. For best flavor, refrigerate dates and milk overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a medium loaf pan.
  3. 3 Transfer milk and dates to food processor, add brown sugar, and process into a smooth paste. Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract with a few pulses.
  4. 4 Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pulse flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, into the date paste until batter is smooth; do not overmix. Stir walnuts into batter with a fork and transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

By MGPaneer

Moroccan-Style Chicken with Butternut Squash Noodles

Moroccan-Style Chicken with Butternut Squash Noodles

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place spiralized butternut squash in a bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and transfer to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle both sides with Moroccan spice, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover pan and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. 5 Add orange juice, apricots, cranberries, and dates to the same saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until orange juice thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add almonds and toss to coat. Remove topping from heat.
  6. 6 Plate each portion with butternut squash, cooked rice, chicken, and topping.

By FSHELL

Adas Polo (Persian Rice and Lentils)

Adas Polo (Persian Rice and Lentils)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice in a bowl, and cover with water. Soak rice for about 3 hours, and drain off water. Bring rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain liquid from rice, and set rice aside.
  2. 2 Bring 2 more cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan, and stir in lentils. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and fry onions, frequently stirring, until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set onions aside. Dissolve saffron in 1/3 cup of hot water, and set aside.
  4. 4 In a large nonstick pot with deep sides, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until shimmering, and spoon in half of rice to cover the bottom of the pot. Top rice with lentils, and cover lentils with remaining rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until rice is completely tender and there is a golden brown, crusty layer of rice on the bottom of the pot, about 20 minutes. Pour saffron water over rice and lentils, cover, and allow to cook until absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
  5. 5 To serve, spoon polo into a serving dish, and peel off and place pieces of crusty rice layer on top of polo. Decorate polo with dates, raisins, and fried onions.

By xxxx

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place chicken tenders on the grate, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from grill and let rest. Prepare the salad in the meantime; place romaine pieces in a large bowl and add tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot.
  5. 5 Combine lemon zest and juice, tahini, water, garlic, and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or a blender. Pulse several times, adding water by tablespoons if necessary, until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into the salad bowl and toss.
  6. 6 Divide salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and place over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.

By Bibi

Bacon and Date Appetizer

Bacon and Date Appetizer

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2 Slit dates. Place one almond inside each date. Wrap dates with bacon, using toothpicks to hold them together.
  3. 3 Broil 10 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp.

By CINNTX

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice dates in half and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese and place them into the center of dates; press date halves together to close. Wrap each date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.

By WINEANDCHEESE

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the air fryer close to an exhaust fan and preheat to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon onto a cutting board and slice in half crosswise. Stuff each date with 1 almond and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon. Place the bacon-wrapped dates into the basket of the air fryer, end side down, not touching.
  3. 3 Air fry until fat has been rendered, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

By Bren

Easy Devils on Horseback with Blue Cheese

Easy Devils on Horseback with Blue Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stuff each date with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of blue cheese and wrap date with half a slice of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Lydia68

Shanibars

Shanibars

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the dates, peanut butter, coconut, cocoa powder and salt into a food processor. Cover, and blend until smooth, about 4 minutes. The mixture will be very sticky.
  2. 2 Press the mixture into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the chilled mixture from the pan and slice into 6 bars. Wrap each bar in foil and refrigerate until serving.

By WickedCreations

Kentucky Fruit Filling

Kentucky Fruit Filling

3.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut orange into sections, and remove the seeds. Grind the sections, peels and all.
  2. 2 Combine dates, raisins, and ground orange in a medium saucepan: stir well. Stir in sugar and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
  3. 3 Spread hot filling between layers or on top of cake.

By barbara

Stuffed Dates for Ramadan

Stuffed Dates for Ramadan

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stuff each date with 1 whole toasted almond and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon a little bit of creme fraiche over each date and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

By Afiyet_olson

Homemade Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk

Homemade Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
800 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a bowl and cover with cool water; place bowl out of direct sunlight and soak for 12 to 48 hours.
  2. 2 Place dates in a separate bowl and cover with 1 cup water; soak for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Drain and rinse almonds in a colander and transfer almonds to a blender. Add dates and their soaking water, vanilla extract, and salt; pour in 4 cups water. Blend on low speed for 10 seconds and slowly increase to high speed and process for 90 seconds.
  4. 4 Place a nut bag or cheesecloth over a bowl; pour in almond mixture. Allow the milk to fully strain through, about 10 minutes. Gently squeeze nut bag or cheesecloth to release any extra milk from the pulp. Transfer almond milk to a container and refrigerate.

By thefoodieandthefireman

Rice Pudding With Dates

Rice Pudding With Dates

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the rice into a food processor or blender, and process until coarse, but not pureed. Transfer to a saucepan, and stir in the milk, sugar and dates. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the dates are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

By BMaryGreen

Easy Tasty Dates

Easy Tasty Dates

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice open the dates, and stuff each with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Top each date with a pecan, using the goat cheese to hold the pecans in place. Wrap each date with 1/2 slice bacon.
  3. 3 Arrange the wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and evenly brown.
  4. 4 In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the balsamic vinegar and sugar until thickened. Pour over the dates to serve.

By Toni Losada

Healthy Banana Cookies

Healthy Banana Cookies

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.

By K Gailbrath

Date Jam

Date Jam

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

By Kimberly Masiello

Vanilla Almond Milk

Vanilla Almond Milk

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and vanilla bean in a bowl; add enough water to cover completely. Place dates in a separate bowl and add enough water to cover completely. Soak almonds and dates at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and discard soaking water from almonds and rinse almonds thoroughly. Drain water from dates and keep water to add to the almond milk, if desired.
  3. 3 Combine soaked almonds, vanilla bean, dates, and sea salt in a blender; pour in 3 cups water. Blend on high for 1 minute. Let sit to allow foam to subside, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup water and some of the date water for extra sweetness; blend until almond milk is smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Place a nut milk bag in a quart-size measuring cup or large bowl. Pour almond milk into the bag and lift to drain. Gently squeeze the bag to extract as much milk as possible. Store almond milk in the refrigerator.

By foodelicious

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil; place a roasting rack onto foil.
  2. 2 Cut a slit in each date; place almonds inside slits. Press dates together to close slits. Wrap each date with 1 half piece bacon. Place dates on the prepared rack.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately with toothpicks. Dates will be hot inside.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Tanya's Date Cake

Tanya's Date Cake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan.
  2. 2 Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add dates and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain dates and transfer to a food processor. Puree dates into a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Sift together flour and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in chopped walnuts until combined and set aside.
  4. 4 Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly add beaten eggs, allowing them to thoroughly blend into the butter mixture. Stir in ground dates and mix until combined. Pour in flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Add 3/4 cup hot water or as needed to thin the batter into a pourable consistency. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By tanygupta

Coconut Date Bars

Coconut Date Bars

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend almonds and coconut in a food processor; add dates and pulse until combined. Add cashews and coconut oil; pulse until mixture is thick and sticks together. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper; form into a square, folding sides of waxed paper over the top. Refrigerate until solid, at least 30 minutes.

By Lacy Wilson

Dulcia Domestica

Dulcia Domestica

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stuff dates with chopped nuts: the nuts are inserted into the space left by the pit.
  2. 2 Place dates in a small pan. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Add wine, then drizzle honey over dates. Cook over medium heat until the skins begin to peel off the fruit. Transfer dates to a serving dish, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

By Talia

Chinese Chews I

Chinese Chews I

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.
  3. 3 Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.
  4. 4 Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5 Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.

By Lesy

Pumpkin-Almond-Date Balls

Pumpkin-Almond-Date Balls

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dates, 1/3 cup almonds, coconut, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls between your palms; place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place remaining 1/3 cup almonds on a plate. Roll balls in the almonds until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

By CoachJen

Chorizo Filled Dates

Chorizo Filled Dates

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the ends off of the chorizo, and cut into 12 cubes. Stuff each piece inside one of the dates. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date, and secure with toothpicks. This part may all be done ahead of time.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the dates in the pan with the bacon seam side down. Fry until golden, then turn and fry on the other side until bacon is cooked through. You may serve them now, or proceed to coat and fry them.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F 190 degrees C. Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl. Coat the dates with flour, then dip into the egg. Place immediately into the hot oil, and fry until golden, turning once. This will take about 4 minutes total. Drain and serve right away.

By ginavee

Cinnamon Swirl

Cinnamon Swirl

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place dates in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Blend dates, cashews, walnuts, almonds, raisins, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a food processor until evenly mixed and easily holds together. Press mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; tightly cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate mixture until solid, at least 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and cut into bars.

By Chris Denzer

Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce

Sweet and Tangy Tamarind Date Sauce

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tamarind pulp, dates, apricots, sugar, pepper, and salt in a blender; blend into a paste. Pour in water; blend until mixture has a sauce-like texture.
  2. 2 Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.

By Zainab Pervaiz

Heidi's Frying Pan Cookies

Heidi's Frying Pan Cookies

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add dates, sugar, and eggs; cook and stir until mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the skillet, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add crispy rice cereal and pecans. Stir cookie dough until well-mixed.
  2. 2 Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough into coconut and roll to coat and form into balls. Let cookies cool, about 20 minutes.

By heidi