Dates stuffed with foie gras and sprinkled with pretzels. Because first impressions are important. And because Betony left me wanting more salty-sweet-rich goodness after their Foie Gras bonbons. These hors d'oeuvres scream SPECIAL OCCASION, and a month of holiday parties are what makes the holiday season so darn special.

There are a million variations on this. You can stuff prunes instead of dates. Or stuff with goat cheese instead of foie gras. You can also leave off the pretzel crumble and throw on some sea salt. 

RECIPE

Ingredients

• Foie Gras 
• 8 Dates 
• 5 Hard Pretzel Sticks

Directions

• Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.  
• Stuff each date with foie gras. 
• Crumble the pretzel sticks and sprinkle over the stuffed dates. 

Serves 8. 10 minutes total time.