Christmas Fare

[kevin3]

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[Lotty]

Kevin, now be a good boy?

[Colwyn]

Those cheese-stuffed dates sound really good to me. Unfortunately I am the only one who likes them and, I suppose, Xmas is about sharing.

[Jacqui Harvey]

For anyone who likes the sprouts with chesnuts and bacon.   Home Bargains have the packets of ready cooked ready to eat chesnuts which are half the price of anywhere else.  They are so good and so easy to use.  I love chesnuts.  I think I may be addicted, bought 6 packets in Home Bargains.   

[Lotty]

Colwyn, you can make as many or as few you like. They are so easy and quick, if you need more it's not a problem. They are an acquired taste I must admit. Try making just 4, 2 per day for Christmas Day and Boxing Day - just for you! Go on spoil yourself. You know you want to  

[Highlander]

A big favourite of ours is a 'pre prandial' taster! I think l mentioned once before that I love making nibbles before the main event to have with (often too many) drinks, and a favourite is Mejool dates stoned and filled with Stilton or Roquefort cheese, mixed to taste with yoghurt or cream cheese till light, (Turkish cheese can also be used) then  topped with chopped caramelised walnuts and drizzled with honey.

Lotty - Brenda wants you to know that sounds absolutely gorgeous and that all of the ingredients are amongst her favourites.

She says she is positively salivating - but I blame that on her age   

[Colwyn]

Go on spoil yourself. You know you want to   

I'd like to give it a go but the only ones I've found so far are "Produce of Israel" and Hilary ain't going to allow them into the house. I'm not going to sabotage Christmas for a handful of dates. Anyone know a high street source for Jordanian dates?

[Stopfordian]

 Waitrose    Or buy online from Amazon.

[Colwyn]

Thanks SF, but the Waitrose ones seem to be product of Israel as well. I think I'll buy direct from Yaffa Palestinian Products.

[Stopfordian]

 Sorry, forget Waitrose at this time of year. They are all Israeli. I've had Jordanian from them, but they state that these are seasonal.