Bacon-Wrapped Dates:  

Fill date boats with Techina. Wrap half a piece of bacon around and secure with toothpick.

Cover baking sheet with foil and arrange dates on top. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and fat is rendering.

If you like, save the fat for Spinach Salad with Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette.

Techina:

Chop garlic in food processor until fine. Add tahini and lemon juice, blend until combined. 

Add water slowly until desired consistency is reached (about 1 to 2 cups). Add salt and cayenne to taste. (We keep our techina relatively thick and store it in the fridge. For sauces and dressings, thin a few spoonfuls with water, and add fresh herbs.)

Recipe by Naftali Hanau.

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