Somewhere between an appetizer and a dessert, cheese date balls are delicious served with sherry, port, or dessert wine. INGREDIENTS: 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, slightly softened 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup finely chopped dates 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts Extra finely chopped nuts for rolling METHOD: In a food processor mixing bowl, mix...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 chicken, cut up for braising (legs, thighs, wings, breasts split and each half cut across,) or 8 thighs 1 tablespoon Smokey China Rub* Salt and pepper to taste 4 ounces orange juice 2 ounces brandy 2 medium brown onions, sliced into ¼ inch thick half-moons 2 cloves of garlic, peeled, de-germed, and minced...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup bran 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into pieces 1 egg 2/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup chopped dates Glaze (recipe below) METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More

These flavorful bars are a soft “power bar” with added crunchiness from nuts and seeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup prunes, pitted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup...Read More

This intensely chocolate moist torte is delicious served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream flavored with a teaspoon of brandy. Torte may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups chopped Medjool dates (each cut into 6 pieces), about 9 ounces 1 cup dried...Read More