From chutney to breakfast bars and slow-cooked lamb - make dates the star of the show!

<p>Add satisfying sweetness to a whole range of dishes with these rich, succulent fruits. </p><p>From cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto, which you could throw together as a starter, to breakfast date bars that are the perfect way to break your fast in the mornings - here's how to make the most of this sweet fruit. </p><p> </p><h2>Breakfast date bars</h2><p>Chewy fruit and nut bars are a great start to the day and a good option for on-the-go snacking. These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/breakfast-date-bars" target="_blank">super easy bars</a> are made up dates, almonds, peanut butter, chia seeds and porridge oats. And better yet, they can be ready in 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes for chilling. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="breakfast-date-bars__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/breakfast-date-bars__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto</h2><p>Looking for the perfect dinner party canapé? Feast your eyes on these delicious <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheese-stuffed-dates-with-prosciutto" target="_blank">sticky dates</a> which have been filled with creamy soft cheese and walnuts. Nobody will guess how easy they are to prepare...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="stuffed-dates-__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/stuffed-dates-_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Date and ginger chutney</h2><p>We love a chutney, and this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/date-chutney" target="_blank">fruity offering</a>, which is made from dates, apples, ginger, a glug of red wine vinegar and mustard, is no exception. It's perfect for a ploughman's lunch or would work as a tasty stuffing for baked apples. The chutney keeps for up to a month once opened and stored in the fridge. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="date-and-chutney-__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/date-and-chutney-__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Moroccan slow-cooked lamb</h2><p>Dates add rich depth to this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/moroccan-slow-cooked-lamb" target="_blank">tasty stew</a>, which has been slow-cooked for 8 hours. It's spiced with cinnamon sticks, flavoured with lamb stock and topped with colourful dates and pomegranate seeds. Serve with couscous, rice or crunchy bread. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="moroccan-slow-cooked-lamb__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/moroccan-slow-cooked-lamb__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><p><em>Make sure you stock up on everything you need at <a href="http://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>. </em></p>

4 ways with dates

By ASDA Admin,9th February 2018

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