Hot Dates

A very tasty side dish that adds flavor to almost any occasion, especially with tropical or desert themed meals.

Ingredients
'''1 Package bacon

1 Can whole pineapple chunks

1 Package whole dried pitted dates

Toothpicks

Parsley stems and leaves

Lettuce'''


 * Makes 4-6 Servings

 Optional Dipping Sauce 


 * Marmalade Teriyaki Sauce:

1/2cup. Orange marmalade

1/2oz. Soy sauce

4tbsp. Brown sugar

1tsp. Slat or pepper for taste.

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F

Wet toothpicks with water to prevent burning. First half bacon in halves. Then stuff a pineapple chunk in each date. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each date. Secure the ends together with toothpick. Place on baking sheet and let it broil over 6inches from heat; leave it in there for about five minutes or until bacon is crisp. Mix the marmalade sauce. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds or until a liquid-solid form. Take out of microwave. Take dates out of the oven. Garnish serving plate with lettuce and parsley leaves and stems. Then serve dates over top and place dipping sauce aside.