Mega Yummo hosted their first ever fall luncheon recently featuring Natural Delights Medjool Dates. These Natural Delights are known to be the “Fruit of Kings”. It was a wonderful event full of family, friends, and tasty dates. Dates are a sweet fruit coming from the date palm popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East region. I was surprised that there were so many possibilities to what you can do with dates, from crostinis to desserts to complementing lamb chops. Hats off to Pearleen and her crew for the awesome and creative job with the Natural Delights Medjool Dates!
Hors d’oeuvres
Chèvre-Stuffed Natural Delight Medjool Dates with Pomegranate Molasses & Chili Oil
(Recipe from Planet Green, A Discovery Company)
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Natural Delight Dates with Piquillo Pepper Sauce
(Recipe from Time Out Chicago)
Crostini with Brie Dates & Toasted Walnuts
(Recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine)
Foie Gras Crostini with Natural Delights Medjool Dates Glaze
(Inspired by City Fire American Oven & Bar)
First Course
Natural Delight Medjool Dates & Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Flat Bread
(Recipe from Natural Delights)
Second Course
Apple & Endive Salad With Natural Delight Medjool Dates, Pomegranate, Sumac & Honey Walnut Labneh
(Inspired recipe by OneTribeGourmet.com)
Third Course
Pan Fried Quail with Dates Glazed Sweet Soy paired with an Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Natural Delights Dates & Arugula
(Inspired recipe for Asian Sweet Potato Salad by Tyler Florence)
Fourth Course
Grilled Rosemary & Thyme Lamb Chops with Roasted Cauliflower with Natural Delights Medjool Dates & Pine Nuts
(Roasted Cauliflower recipe from Food Network Magazine)
Dessert
Semi-homemade Ice cream with Rum Dates with Maple Candied Pecans
(Recipe inspired by BrownEyedBaker.com)
