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Bacon Wrapped Dates with Almonds
These simple, hyper-flavorful appetizers balance salty crisp bacon with sweet chewy dates, with a rich almond center.
Turkey Soup
Made with turkey bones, leftover stuffing, and leftover gravy, this recipe from cookbook author Marion Cunningham, is the ultimate day-after Thanksgiving one pot meal.
Date Shake
Supposedly invented in the 1930s by a California date farmer, date shakes are a popular drink at roadside stands in the Coachella Valley.
A southern specialty, this rich and cheesy casserole is rib-sticking good.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bread Crumbs
This is our adaptation of an autumnal side dish frequently used at Thanksgiving time.
A basic recipe for this southern staple.
This easy to make method will make a grits maker out of anyone.
Porterhouse Steak
The porterhouse is a delicious, two-part steak, including portions of both the tenderloin and the top loin. This is our favorite way to cook it.
Green Goddess Dressing
According to food authority Marion Cunningham, this dressing was created circa 1925 at San Francisco's Palace Hotel.
Sour Cream Date Coffee Cake
This scrumptious coffee cake is made with medjool dates, which are prized for their rich caramel flavor.
Small Pastry Puffs with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Don’t be fooled by the petite size of these cream puffs—they pack a mouthful of pleasure in their small packages.
This recipe originally called for whole germ white flour (unavailable here); a mix of flours, white whole wheat and all-purpose unbleached, works too.
This creamy, curry-accented soup pairs nicely with crumbly cheese straws or cheese bread.
A country-style terrine topped with autumnal fruit jelly.
Mother's Date Pie
You may use any variety of date for this rich, crustless pie, but we prefer halawys for their caramel-and-molasses flavor and pronounced sweetness.