These delicious little bites encompass the sweet-salty-crunchy notes. Sort of like the prosciutto/melon idea, but compact and dense. They are quick to make and present elegantly on an appetizer or cheese platter, functioning well before or after a meal. I love taking these for snacks during outdoor activities like hiking or snowshoeing. They are individual compact non-messy energy bites that pack easily into a zippy for your trail lunch or snacking pleasure.
Ingredients: Dates, cheese (gorgonzola or feta), nuts (almonds walnuts, pecans)
Assembly: Cut a a slit along the long edge of a date, remove and discard the pit and open the date cavity. Cut some (1 tsp?) of your preferred cheese (salty feta or funky blue are my favorites) and stuff it into the cavity. Add a nice big walnut or two almonds (or nut of your choice; roasted salted pumpkin seeds?) and press the date back together again. I press it more firmly together if they are destined for the trail, less firmly for presentation on an appetizer or dessert platter. Done and delicious!
