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Smooth, sweet shakes, tart lemon bars, crunchy slaw and an aromatic chicken braise a these are just a few of the wonderful recipes utilizing the unique sweetness of dates.

Honey and acidic natural wine play up the complex sweetness of dates in this boozy snack.

Chewy Deglet Noor dates add sweetness to this crunchy slaw brightened with preserved lemon.

Frozen banana and almonds add body and richness to this simple vegan date shake.

The 'king' of dates is plump, sweet and 37 calories apiece, so snack away.

The sweetness of pork chops is accentuated with dates here, mixed with butter, herbs and almonds into a flavorful pan sauce.

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Dates tie together cinnamon, creamy coconut milk and aromatics in this warm chicken braise.

Dried chiles, orange zest and fresh mint add zing to sweet dates in this aromatic snack.

Caramelized, hot dates pair well with cold, creamy feta a all slicked in za'atar-infused olive oil a in this easy appetizer.

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Leftover coffee adds pleasant bitterness and caffeine to large, sweet dates for a pick-me-up snack.

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Creamy, brown-sugar-y dates cut the sharpness of lemon in these refreshing dessert bars.