Stuffed Dates


Ingredients:
1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 pkg. (3/4 oz.) fresh Marjoram, chopped
1/2 lb. dates split in half
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 Tbs. fresh Italian Parsley, minced
zest from one orange
assortment of fresh herbs to dress up serving dish



Preparation:
Blend cheeses and fresh Marjoram. Stuff each date half with cheese mixture using pastry bag or spoon. Place chopped nuts over filling. Arrange dates over a layer of fresh herbs on a platter. Sprinkle fresh Parsley and orange zest over all as a garnish. Serve at room temperature.

Results:
Makes 32 halves. The spread can be made a day in advance and can also be used as a dip for crudites.