STUFFED DATES

Smart, easy, and flavorful. One of those sweet and savory appetizers that everyone loves. They're even fun to make AND eat!

INGREDIENTS

12 - pitted dates

1/4 cup - goat cheese

1 cup- crushed, toasted, shelled pistachios

1 tsp - flaky salt

1 tbsp - parsley or mint

1 tsp - black cracked pepper

1 tsp - honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast pistachios in a pan on your stovetop until they start to brown. Place into a container and set aside.

2. Stuff all of your dates with goat cheese, and sprinkle a bit of black pepper on them

3. "Sear" them in a pan a bit, until slightly charred and cheese is softened.

4. Dip warm dates open side (with cheese) down into the crushed pistachios

5. drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky salt and parsley. Plate and serve!