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Ideas for dates please

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  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
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    Yes, sorry must have hit the caps thingy by mistake. Why it's 15 oz and not 16 oz, i.e. 1lb, I've no idea. :confused:
  • gooismeid
    gooismeid Posts: 283 Forumite
    In a fit of OS moneysaving, DH went to our local Indian grocers and got huge bags of rice and lentils (as instructed by me), but also came home with a bag of fresh dates. They're about the size of small plums, yellow, and still on the stem. But - they're rock solid! I've got absolutely no idea what to do with them, and of course DH didn't actually ask our friendly grocer what to do with them. So, I throw myself on the mercy of the all-knowing MSE forum...
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  • bootman
    bootman Posts: 1,985 Forumite
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    My husband has just come back from Oman. He was given as a present 2 large bags of very sticky fresh dates that the chap had grown.

    What should I do with them? Will they be OK. How should I store them?:confused:

    Nice recipe ideas appreciated
  • wendym
    wendym Posts: 2,945 Forumite
    I'd just eat them, but there's an Indian sweetmeat I buy in Bradford that seems to be just date, nuts and cardamom.

    My computer is having a tricky day, so I can't look quickly for a recipe, but I'm sure either someone here or a search will produce one.
  • Here's a cake recipe that needs fresh dates (and lots of courgettes...). I've not tried it but I have made cakes which use oil instead of butter or marge before, and they've all turned out fine. http://www.abc.net.au/canberra/stories/s1648564.htm
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  • ooohhh fresh dates yum yum yum.:rolleyes2
    Eat them just as they are, and have few for me !!!!:p
  • Crazychik
    Crazychik Posts: 1,994 Forumite
    Have with natural yoghurt & meusli for a scrumptous breakfast treat.

    Date & Walnut loaf

    Cant beat fresh dates - you lucky person !!!
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  • Date & banana bread is delicious! Just add a handful to a normal banana bread recipe
  • Stuff 'em...remove the stone and replace with marzipan or cream cheese....mmmmmm :rolleyes:
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  • I'd love to have a date... :heartpuls
    oops sorry, wrong thread, you're talking about food :doh:
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