I love dates because they are meaty and sweet. I also love how delicious it is to play their flavor off of savory ingredients. And that’s why I decided to remake rumaki as dates stuffed with chunks of Parmesan cheese and wrapped with bacon. And because I’m a total grill girl at heart, I popped them over hot coals to get them warm, crisp and delicious (though I include an oven alternative for those unwilling to brave the cold to grill).

