Shirleys Stuffed Dates Food

STILTON-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Make a lengthwise cut in each date and gently remove the pit, forming a pocket. Fill each date with 1/2 teaspoon cheese. Cut each piece of bacon in half by width. Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each date, forming a slight overlap on the bottom (cut side up), and place on a rack within a sheet pan. Bake until bacon is crisp and cheese melts, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool slightly and serve.

SHIRLEY'S STUFFED CELERY WITH NUTS

Steps:

• Put cream cheese in a bowl in the microwave for 45 secs. to soften.
• Add milk, and mix well.
• Add walnuts, and mix well.
• Cut stalks of celery into thirds, and wash and dry well, (very important).
• Stuff celery with cream cheese mixture, and refrigerate.

GOAT CHEESE AND SALAMI STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.
• Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
• Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.
• Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.

SHIRLEY'S STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Put a slit down the middle of each date.
• Fill each slit with peanut butter.
• When finished, roll each date in sugar.
• Put on a platter, cover with saran wrap, and put in refrigerator for at least 1 hours
• Serve.