Ilas Pineapple Stuffed Date Sumaki Recipes

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Gorgonzola cheese together in a bowl.
• Cut a slit into each date so they can be spread flat. Spread cheese mixture into each date; top with a walnut piece.

STUFFED SWEET DATES

Steps:

• With a paring knife, make a slit in each date sufficient to remove the pit. Set the pitted dates aside.
• In a small bowl, mash the cream cheese, orange zest and cinnamon. Stuff each date with a bit of the cream cheese mixture and chill until ready to serve.

ASIAGO-STUFFED DATES WITH BACON AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Brush bacon slices generously on 1 side with smoked paprika. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, with paprika side against date. Secure bacon with toothpick. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer to plate; cool slightly. Remove toothpicks.

PINEAPPLE-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Wrap potatoes in foil and bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell., In a small bowl, mash the pulp; add the pineapple, brown sugar, butter and salt. Stir in cranberries and 1 tablespoon pecans. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until heated through.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and set aside to cool slightly.
• At the same time, stir water and rice together in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Cut cooled chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl with garlic, poultry seasoning, and black pepper; mix together until chicken is coated.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble into small pieces when cool enough to handle. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
• Trim and core pineapple slices. Cut into 1/2-inch chunks and reserve any juices.
• Combine rice, chicken, crumbled bacon, reserved bacon grease, pineapple chunks and juice, tomato sauce, maple syrup, and soy sauce in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Spoon mixture into green peppers and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Place in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling is hot and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

GOAT CHEESE AND SALAMI STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.
• Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
• Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.
• Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.

ILA'S PINEAPPLE STUFFED DATE SUMAKI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each date in half crosswise, leaving a hole in the center. Lay a pineapple chuck into the center of each half slice of date and wrap with a half of a bacon slice. Sticking with a wooden tooth pick to hold together. Place in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and cook for 30 minutes; drain excess fat.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over rumaki; tossing lightly to coat with sauce. Bake for 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Pour rumaki and sauce into a shallo decorative bowl. Serve hot.