Hello,

My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.

So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
have other inspirations?

Thanks,
Kris

On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?


Date nut bread - with cream cheese and some mashed strawberries worked
into the cheese - almost heaven.

On Jan 28, 5:48*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
>
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > have other inspirations?
>
> Date nut bread - with cream cheese and some mashed strawberries worked
> into the cheese - almost heaven.

Ooh. Do you have a good bread recipe?

Kris

On 28/01/2011 5:46 PM, Kris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>


Oatmeal cookie sandwiches with date filling. find a recipe for the type
of oatmeal cookies that are rolled and cut. Sorry can't help you there.I
don't have my grandmother's recipe for them, but since I suggested it,.
I googled one:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/dat...r/bl30519q.htm

On Jan 28, 5:56*pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
> On 28/01/2011 5:46 PM, Kris wrote:
>
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > have other inspirations?
>
> Oatmeal cookie sandwiches with date filling. find a recipe for the type
> of oatmeal cookies that are rolled and cut. Sorry can't help you there.I
> don't have my grandmother's recipe for them, but since I suggested it,.
> I googled one:
>
> http://southernfood.about.com/od/dat...r/bl30519q.htm

I like that! I also like how I already have everything on hand for
them...

On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:46:48 -0800 (PST), Kris >
wrote:

>Hello,
>
>My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
>Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
>So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
>have other inspirations?
>

Gooey Balls- Terry posted the recipe at Christmas-time and said
they freeze well. They eat well, too, so I didn't freeze any.
Here's what Terry posted;
Gooey Balls

1 stick butter
1 cup dates; chopped
2 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups Rice Krispies®
1 cup pecans; chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
coconut

Cook dates in melted margarine until soft. Add egg yolks and sugar.
Stir over low heat until mixture is gooey. Add Rice Krispies, pecans
and vanilla. Make into small balls with buttered hands and roll in
coconut.

Freezes well.

Contributor: Lois Clark
xxxxxxxxxxx

My variations- I patted them into a buttered 8x10 dish and made them
1/2" cubes instead of balls. I also was out of coconut. They are
great little 2-bite snacks with a ton of flavor & bit of crunch.

And they have a great name.<g>

Jim

On Jan 28, 6:13*pm, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:46:48 -0800 (PST), Kris >
> wrote:
>
> >Hello,
>
> >My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> >Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> >So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> >have other inspirations?
>
> Gooey Balls- * *Terry posted the recipe at Christmas-time and said
> they freeze well. * *They eat well, too, so I didn't freeze any.
> Here's what Terry posted;
> Gooey Balls
>
> 1 stick butter
> 1 cup dates; chopped
> 2 *egg yolks
> 3/4 cup sugar
> 2 cups Rice Krispies®
> 1 cup pecans; chopped
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> * coconut
>
> Cook dates in melted margarine until soft. Add egg yolks and sugar.
> Stir over low heat until mixture is gooey. Add Rice Krispies, pecans
> and vanilla. Make into small balls with buttered hands and roll in
> coconut.
>
> Freezes well.
>
> Contributor: *Lois Clark
> xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> My variations- I patted them into a buttered 8x10 dish and made them
> 1/2" cubes instead of balls. * I also was out of coconut. *They are
> great little 2-bite snacks with a ton of flavor & bit of crunch.
>
> And they have a great name.<g>
>
> Jim

"They eat well too" - lol.

Love this too! Thanks.

Kris

Kris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris


Give some to Andy, he hasn't had a date in years. ;-)

-Bob

On Jan 28, 2:52*pm, Kris > wrote:
> On Jan 28, 5:48*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:

> > > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > > have other inspirations?
>
> > Date nut bread - with cream cheese and some mashed strawberries worked
> > into the cheese - almost heaven.
>
> Ooh. Do you have a good bread recipe?
I've yet to bake a KAF recipe that was less than great. Here are
two....Picky
Low-Fat Date-Nut Bread - KingArthurFlour
This tasty low-fat bread stays nice and moist due to its "steam
bath."

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup rye flour (white, medium, or pumpernickel)
1/2 cup 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
1/4 cup dried buttermilk powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. non-diastatic malt powder or sugar
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup water

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dry
ingredients until well-blended. Stir the molasses into the water, and
combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until everything is
moistened.

Butter or grease the inside of your 1-pound steamer pan (or
equivalent; a pudding steamer, or "1-pound coffee can"-size pan, about
4 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches tall, will do the trick). Spoon the
batter into the pan, and cover it with a piece of greased aluminum
foil. Put 2 to 3 inches of water in a covered saucepan taller than
your steamer pan, and place the steamer in the saucepan. Bring the
water to a simmer. Cover the pan, and simmer the bread for 3 hours,
replenishing with additional simmering water as needed, until the cake
is done (a cake tester inserted into the center will come out clean).
Remove the pan from the saucepan, allow it to cool for 30 minutes, and
then turn the bread out onto a rack to cool completely. Yield: 12 1/2-
inch slices.

Date Pinwheels - KingArthurFlour
Dough
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks, 6 oz) unsalted butter
2 cups (15-1/2 oz) light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
4 cups (17 oz) All-Purpose Flour
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
Filling
1 3/4 cups (9-1/4 oz) chopped dates
3/4 cup (5-1/4 oz) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (6 oz) water
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) finely diced pecans or walnuts

Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the
eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the
flour, salt, and baking soda. Chill the dough till it's firm enough to
roll out, at least 1 hour.

Filling: While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a small
saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the dates, sugar, water,
and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and boil the dates gently
for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened to about the consistency of
very soft jam. Stir in the finely diced nuts, and set aside.

Assembly: Divide the dough in half; each half will weigh about 21
ounces. Working with one half at a time, roll the dough into a 9" x
12", 1/4"-thick rectangle. Spread half the filling (about 11 ounces)
over the entire surface of the dough; the filling is sticky and stiff,
but if you keep wetting your fingers, you can push and spread it
around without too much trouble. Roll the dough up, lengthwise, to
make a log. It's somewhat delicate, but a baker's bench knife or
spatula helps the job along. Wrap each log in waxed paper or plastic
wrap and chill for several hours, or overnight. If you have a double
baguette pan, slip the wrapped dough into the wells to help preserve
their round shape.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets. Remove
the dough from the refrigerator, and if it's flattened out at all roll
it till it's round again; the log may lengthen a bit, and that's OK.
Cut the log into 1/3" slices, and place the slices 1 1/2" apart on
lightly greased baking sheets.

Baking: Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, or until they're a very
light brown, reversing the baking sheets (top to bottom, and front to
back) midway through the baking time. Remove the cookies from the
oven, and transfer them to a rack to cool. Yield: about 8 dozen
pinwheels.

On Jan 28, 8:30*pm, JeanineAlyse > wrote:
> On Jan 28, 2:52*pm, Kris > wrote:
>
> > On Jan 28, 5:48*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > > On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
> > > > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > > > have other inspirations?
>
> > > Date nut bread - with cream cheese and some mashed strawberries worked
> > > into the cheese - almost heaven.
>
> > Ooh. Do you have a good bread recipe?
>
> I've yet to bake a KAF recipe that was less than great. *Here are
> two....Picky
> Low-Fat Date-Nut Bread - KingArthurFlour
> This tasty low-fat bread stays nice and moist due to its "steam
> bath."
>
> 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
> 1/2 cup rye flour (white, medium, or pumpernickel)
> 1/2 cup 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
> 1/4 cup dried buttermilk powder
> 1/2 tsp. salt
> 1 tsp. baking powder
> 2 Tbsp. non-diastatic malt powder or sugar
> 3/4 cup chopped dates
> 3/4 cup walnut or pecan pieces
> 1/2 cup molasses
> 3/4 cup water
>
> In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dry
> ingredients until well-blended. Stir the molasses into the water, and
> combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until everything is
> moistened.
>
> Butter or grease the inside of your 1-pound steamer pan (or
> equivalent; a pudding steamer, or "1-pound coffee can"-size pan, about
> 4 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches tall, will do the trick). Spoon the
> batter into the pan, and cover it with a piece of greased aluminum
> foil. Put 2 to 3 inches of water in a covered saucepan taller than
> your steamer pan, and place the steamer in the saucepan. Bring the
> water to a simmer. Cover the pan, and simmer the bread for 3 hours,
> replenishing with additional simmering water as needed, until the cake
> is done (a cake tester inserted into the center will come out clean).
> Remove the pan from the saucepan, allow it to cool for 30 minutes, and
> then turn the bread out onto a rack to cool completely. Yield: 12 1/2-
> inch slices.
>
> Date Pinwheels - KingArthurFlour
> Dough
> 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks, 6 oz) unsalted butter
> 2 cups (15-1/2 oz) light brown sugar, packed
> 3 large eggs
> 4 cups (17 oz) All-Purpose Flour
> 1-1/2 tsp salt
> 1/2 tsp baking soda
> Filling
> 1 3/4 cups (9-1/4 oz) chopped dates
> 3/4 cup (5-1/4 oz) granulated sugar
> 3/4 cup (6 oz) water
> 1/8 tsp. salt
> 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) finely diced pecans or walnuts
>
> Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the
> eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the
> flour, salt, and baking soda. Chill the dough till it's firm enough to
> roll out, at least 1 hour.
>
> Filling: While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a small
> saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the dates, sugar, water,
> and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and boil the dates gently
> for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened to about the consistency of
> very soft jam. Stir in the finely diced nuts, and set aside.
>
> Assembly: Divide the dough in half; each half will weigh about 21
> ounces. Working with one half at a time, roll the dough into a 9" x
> 12", 1/4"-thick rectangle. Spread half the filling (about 11 ounces)
> over the entire surface of the dough; the filling is sticky and stiff,
> but if you keep wetting your fingers, you can push and spread it
> around without too much trouble. Roll the dough up, lengthwise, to
> make a log. It's somewhat delicate, but a baker's bench knife or
> spatula helps the job along. Wrap each log in waxed paper or plastic
> wrap and chill for several hours, or overnight. If you have a double
> baguette pan, slip the wrapped dough into the wells to help preserve
> their round shape.
>
> Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets. *Remove
> the dough from the refrigerator, and if it's flattened out at all roll
> it till it's round again; the log may lengthen a bit, and that's OK.
> Cut the log into 1/3" slices, and place the slices 1 1/2" apart on
> lightly greased baking sheets.
>
> Baking: Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, or until they're a very
> light brown, reversing the baking sheets (top to bottom, and front to
> back) midway through the baking time. Remove the cookies from the
> oven, and transfer them to a rack to cool. Yield: about 8 dozen
> pinwheels.

Oh thank you - they both look great!

Kris

In article
>,
Kris > wrote:

> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
> Thanks,
> Kris

This won't use them quickly but I snip maybe 3-4 into my morning hot
cereal.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

Kris wrote:

> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates. Way
> too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone have
> other inspirations?

Date butter tart
Date milkshakes
Date pudding
Oatmeal-date cookies
Yogurt with almonds and dates
Chicken tagine with dates

Bob

Melba's wrote on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:20:21 -0600:

>> Hello,
>>
>> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub
>> of dates. Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for
>> recipe ideas. Thanks, Kris

> This won't use them quickly but I snip maybe 3-4 into my
> morning hot cereal.

Put into cold cereal too as well as raisins. Actually, I don't like
cooked dates at all but uncooked they are very good for nibbling.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On Jan 28, 9:41*pm, "Bob Terwilliger" >
wrote:
> Kris wrote:
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates. Way
> > too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone have
> > other inspirations?
>
> Date butter tart
> Date milkshakes
> Date pudding
> Oatmeal-date cookies
> Yogurt with almonds and dates
> Chicken tagine with dates
>
> Bob

Ooh - a savory idea too! Have a recipe for the tagine?

On Jan 28, 9:20*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> *Kris > wrote:
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
> > Thanks,
> > Kris
>
> This won't use them quickly but I snip maybe 3-4 into my morning hot
> cereal.
>
> --
> Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
> "Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
> Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;http://web.me.com/barbschaller

Hmmm, I do make Cream of Wheat and Malt O Meal a lot this time of
year...

"Kris" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
Make raw brownies or a torte. Mix some dates with nuts and cocoa and put in
a spring form pan. Chill. Then cut into serving sized pieces.

Or just stuff them with peanut butter.

Kris wrote:

>> Chicken tagine with dates
>
> Ooh - a savory idea too! Have a recipe for the tagine?

This is me winging it:

Chicken Tagine with Almonds, Dates, & Honey

Serves 4
1 large pinch saffron
3 lb. chicken, cut into pieces with skin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 wedges preserved lemon (recipe follows)
2 onions, shredded
10 to 15 dates, pitted
1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1. In a small bowl, mix saffron threads with 2 tablespoons of water. Let
this mixture soak at room temperature until needed.

2. Season the chicken parts with salt and pepper.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the tagine over medium heat until the oil
is very hot and almost smoking.

4. Add chicken to tagine, skin side down and let the meat sear for 4
minutes, or until golden brown. Flip the chicken with tongs, and sear on the
other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

5. While the chicken is cooking, slice each lemon wedge into 4 pieces.

6. Add onions and dates to the chicken, and spread them out evenly. Top with
the lemon pieces, tomatoes, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, and saffron
mixture from step one. Mix everything together until fully incorporated.

7. Cover the tagine, and let simmer for 45 minutes.

8. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small sauté pan and add
almonds. Keep the pan moving over medium low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until
the almonds take on a golden brown color. Drain. Put yogurt into a squeeze
bottle.

9. When the chicken is finished, use the squeeze bottle to drizzle yogurt
over the dish. Top with almonds, sesame seeds, and cilantro.


Bob

On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris

Never tried it, but a few years back on a Martha Stewart show, she
wrapped dated in bacon and oven roasted them until the bacon was
done. Sounds like a plan.

On Jan 29, 2:44*am, "Bob Terwilliger" >
wrote:
> Kris wrote:
> >> Chicken tagine with dates
>
> > Ooh - a savory idea too! Have a recipe for the tagine?
>
> This is me winging it:
>
> Chicken Tagine with Almonds, Dates, & Honey
>
> Serves 4
> 1 large pinch saffron
> 3 lb. chicken, cut into pieces with skin
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/2 teaspoon pepper
> 2 tablespoons olive oil
> 5 wedges preserved lemon (recipe follows)
> 2 onions, shredded
> 10 to 15 dates, pitted
> 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1/4 cup lemon juice
> 3 tablespoons honey
> 1 tablespoon olive oil
> 3/4 cup plain yogurt
> 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
> 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
> 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
>
> 1. In a small bowl, mix saffron threads with 2 tablespoons of water. Let
> this mixture soak at room temperature until needed.
>
> 2. Season the chicken parts with salt and pepper.
>
> 3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the tagine over medium heat until the oil
> is very hot and almost smoking.
>
> 4. Add chicken to tagine, skin side down and let the meat sear for 4
> minutes, or until golden brown. Flip the chicken with tongs, and sear on the
> other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
>
> 5. While the chicken is cooking, slice each lemon wedge into 4 pieces.
>
> 6. Add onions and dates to the chicken, and spread them out evenly. Top with
> the lemon pieces, tomatoes, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, and saffron
> mixture from step one. Mix everything together until fully incorporated.
>
> 7. Cover the tagine, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
>
> 8. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saut pan and add
> almonds. Keep the pan moving over medium low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until
> the almonds take on a golden brown color. Drain. Put yogurt into a squeeze
> bottle.
>
> 9. When the chicken is finished, use the squeeze bottle to drizzle yogurt
> over the dish. Top with almonds, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
>
> Bob

That's impressive improv, Bob. Thank you!

Kris

Kris wrote:
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates. Way
> too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.

I don't consider three pounds of dates a huge amount... being fairly
dense it doesn't take many to make a pound. A few years ago I bought
a five pound tub of pitted medjool dates at Sam's Club. I used about
a pound for a batch of muffins and ate the rest as an occasional
snack, they were gone in six months. Dates have a fairly long shelf
life so there is no rush to use them. I like dates in baked goods but
I abhor them in cooked dishes. But mostly I enjoy them right from the
package. Some stuff them with cream cheese but I really like dates
stuffed with halavah.

"Kris" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris


Date Nut Coconut Candy

(My grandmother's recipe)

2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1-1/2 Tbs. butter
1 cup chopped dates
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. shredded coconut
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine sugar, milk and butter and cook until it reaches the soft ball stage
(test in cold water - mixture will flatten but can be picked up). Add
chopped dates and cook 5 minutes longer. Add chopped walnuts, coconut and
vanilla. Beat by hand until thick.

Butter a 3 inch strip on 6 feet of waxed paper. Spoon the mixture along the
strip and spread with a knife into a square shape. Be careful, the mixture
is very hot. Let candy set, then cut into 1 inch squares. Wrap squares in
waxed paper.

Jill

On Jan 30, 3:37*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Kris" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > have other inspirations?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Kris
>
> Date Nut Coconut Candy
>
> (My grandmother's recipe)
>
> 2 c. sugar
> 1 c. milk
> 1-1/2 Tbs. butter
> 1 cup chopped dates
> 1 c. chopped walnuts
> 1 c. shredded coconut
> 1 tsp. vanilla extract
>
> Combine sugar, milk and butter and cook until it reaches the soft ball stage
> (test in cold water - mixture will flatten but can be picked up). *Add
> chopped dates and cook 5 minutes longer. *Add chopped walnuts, coconut and
> vanilla. *Beat by hand until thick.
>
> Butter a 3 inch strip on 6 feet of waxed paper. *Spoon the mixture along the
> strip and spread with a knife into a square shape. *Be careful, the mixture
> is very hot. *Let candy set, then cut into 1 inch squares. *Wrap squares in
> waxed paper.
>
> Jill

Sounds good! I may need more counterspace though.

On 1/28/2011 5:46 PM, Kris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris

Here's one I just pulled off the internet. Haven't tried it
yet but it sounds good to me.

Kate

DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

…“ c. soft herbed goat cheese
16 Medjool dates, pitted
16 lg. basil leaves
4 wide, thin slices prosciutto di Parma, each cut into 4 long strips
16 toothpicks, soaked in water 10 minutes

Heat broiler to low. Spoon 1 t. cheese into each date; wrap with a
basil leaf, then a prosciutto strip. Secure with a toothpick. Broil
until cheese bubbles, about 3 minutes. Serve warm. (From SELF,
December 2007 by Adeena Sussman)

--
Kate Connally
€œIf I were as old as I feel, Id be dead already.€�
Goldfish: €œThe wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.€�
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

"Kris" > wrote:
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?

I remember having a date milk shake. It was a bit chunky. If you put
the dates in a food processor until almost mush I bet it would work fine
in milk shakes.

I remember Gandma making walnut stuffed dates. I think she dipped them
in honey.

Kris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris

Here's a Date-Nut Bread recipe that I used to make a lot.

Jean B's Date-Nut Bread (1 8x4" loaf)

1 1/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 c (or more) chopped dates*
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c wheat germ
grated zest of 1 orange (opt.)
2 Tbsp oil (I use light olive oil)
1 large egg
3 Tbsp honey
1 c buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x4" loaf pan, and set it aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and allspice
in a large bowl, stirring to mix. Stir in dates, walnuts, wheat
germ, and orange zest (if desired). Beat oil and egg. Stir in
honey, then buttermilk. Quickly stir liquid ingredients into dry
ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 55 minutes at 350F (50
minutes at 325 in turbo)—start checking at ca 40 minutes lest the
bread dries out. Cool.

Serve with cream cheese.

*Chop dates on a cutting board with a small amount of granulated
sugar on it, turning the date pieces in the sugar as you go. The
results are much better if you do this than they are if you use
prechopped dates, which seem to make the end result somewhat dry.

--
Jean B.

On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone

I would go for a date chutney.

Jill,

I know this is a kinda weird question, but how do you think this would work
with figs, or some other dried type fruit, aprocots also come to mind, Lee

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Kris" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello,
>>
>> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
>> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>>
>> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
>> have other inspirations?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Kris
>
>
> Date Nut Coconut Candy
>
> (My grandmother's recipe)
>
> 2 c. sugar
> 1 c. milk
> 1-1/2 Tbs. butter
> 1 cup chopped dates
> 1 c. chopped walnuts
> 1 c. shredded coconut
> 1 tsp. vanilla extract
>
> Combine sugar, milk and butter and cook until it reaches the soft ball
> stage
> (test in cold water - mixture will flatten but can be picked up). Add
> chopped dates and cook 5 minutes longer. Add chopped walnuts, coconut and
> vanilla. Beat by hand until thick.
>
> Butter a 3 inch strip on 6 feet of waxed paper. Spoon the mixture along
> the
> strip and spread with a knife into a square shape. Be careful, the
> mixture
> is very hot. Let candy set, then cut into 1 inch squares. Wrap squares
> in
> waxed paper.
>
> Jill

On Feb 1, 8:14*pm, "Mr. Bill" > wrote:
> On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
>
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
>
> I would go for a date chutney.

Sounds intriguing- do you have a recipe?

Kris

On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> have other inspirations?
>
> Thanks,
> Kris

I use to make stuffed dates with walnut halves. Remove the seed if
it's still there and
replace it with a walnut half or pecan. Then roll it into sugar or
crushed nuts or shredded coconut.

Lucille

On Feb 7, 5:05*pm, Lucille > wrote:
> On Jan 28, 5:46*pm, Kris > wrote:
>
> > Hello,
>
> > My husband couldn't resist the deal on a HUGE (3 pound) tub of dates.
> > Way too many to simply snack on, so I'm looking for recipe ideas.
>
> > So far I have date bars and bacon-wrapped dates on my list. Anyone
> > have other inspirations?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Kris
>
> I use to make stuffed dates with walnut halves. * Remove the seed if
> it's still there and
> *replace it with a walnut half or pecan. *Then roll it into sugar or
> crushed nuts or shredded coconut.
>
> * * * * * * * * *Lucille

Sounds easy and good!

Kris