16 with red dates and bacon Recipes

pitted whole dates, bacon, whole blanched almonds (optional), toothpicks (may not be necessary), spice mixture 1, garlic salt - about a teaspoonful, fresh-ground black pepper - about half that, ground red pepper or milder paprika - a teaspoonful if paprika, otherwise half that, spice mixture 2, onion salt - about a teaspoonful, ground ginger - about a teaspoonful, fresh-ground black pepper - half that

bacon slices, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, divided, chopped pitted dates, sliced red onion, sherry wine vinegar, head of frisee , torn (about 4 cups), soft fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 of 5-oz log), crumbled, walnut halves

bacon, red onion, chopped, orange juice, blue cheese crumbles, cream cheese, chopped pecans, divided, pitted dates

bacon, red onion, chopped, orange juice, blue cheese, crumbles, cream cheese (light or fat free are fine), chopped pecans, divided, pitted dates

head of escarole , coarsely torn, medjool dates, halved, pitted, diced, walnut pieces, toasted, bacon slices, cut crosswise into strips, walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, chopped, red wine vinegar, fine sea salt

a small piece of pumpkin, skin removed & cut to small cubes (about 150g without skin ), portebello mushrooms (or a few shitake mushrooms) - cut to cubes (but not too thin), chopped garlic, half large onion, chopped, rice, washed, dried scallops, red dates, water, butter, wolfberries, salted fish, cut to small bits

salami, try : salami felino, finocchiona, napolitano, soppressata or cacciatore or a bit of each., bacon bits or small pieces of kielbasa or other such flavourful sausage., shaved smoked ham ., olives , basic lack or kalamata type, red, pink, green or brown., artichokes, fresh , in a jar or whatever. i like fresh., mushrooms , , . puffballs, morels, oyster, button, straw, porto bella, shitake, etc., tomatoes , please use vine ripened., fresh mug bean or alfalfa sprouts., peppers , bell, anaheim, whatever suits., fresh melon , cantaloupe, honey dew, etc., asparagus tips. again , fresh is best but any kind in a pinch; or use fresh spinach., cheese. take your pick according to your taste. different taste in cheese really changes the whole salad., cooked beetroot. fresh is best but canned will do. drain well ., baby (miniature) corn cobs; well drained ., olive oil. i use the old fashioned kind to get more flavour., some good wine vinegar, smoked salmon. if you can tsp get good smoked salmon don tsp use any ., braised small medallions of spiced beef , lamb, pork, fowl, alligator, etc. dice into 2 by 2 cubes. take your pick or do two or three kinds and let your table mates choose. cook to taste, cool before serving., shrimp , crab, lobster, squid, fish, etc. if it needs cooking do that and let it cool., boiled egg sliced ., salad dressings of your choice., seeded dates ., raw cauliflower or broccoli., sunflower seeds or your choice of nuts., sliced tomatoes & sliced bell or anaheim peppers., fresh endive or iceberg lattice. try the tinder tips of watercress, romaine lattice, etc., sliced maui onion. if you can tsp get maui onions get the mildest you can find ., anything i forgot

bacon, pitted dates (i prefer medjool), smoked almonds, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinegar, red wine (use spanish if you can!), splenda or sugar

sour cream, orange juice, garlic cloves, finely chopped, honey, harissa, fresh ginger, chopped, curry powder, salt, lamb, cut in 12 cubes (leg or shoulder), medjool dates, seeded, bacon, slices cup in half or 8 slices prosciutto, onion, cut in 12 cubes, red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 12 cubes, lemon, cut in 8 cubes, salt and pepper, wood skewers , soaked 30 minutes in water or 4 metal skewers

thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, brandy, pitted dates (about 10 oz), more) water, water, black, green, or brown lentils, garlic cloves, peeled , smashed, bay leaves, grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, chopped shallots, red wine vinegar, muscovy duck breast halves with skin, shallot, chopped, sherry wine vinegar, low-salt chicken broth

crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz), fresh lemon juice, water, mayonnaise, olive oil, bacon, chopped, fresh spinach (about 3/4 lb), stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces, red onion, sliced thin, pitted dates, chopped

head escarole , coarsely torn (7- to 8-oz), medjool dates, halved, pitted, diced, walnut pieces, toasted, bacon , cut crosswise into strips, walnut oil or 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, chopped, red wine vinegar, fine sea salt

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded thin (about 1 lb), all-purpose flour, bacon, chopped, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, red bell pepper, sliced, dates, pitted and chopped, chicken stock, dry white wine, bay leaf, chili powder, paprika, smoked preferred, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, dried thyme