Day 1 Tip: Set Your Intention→ Recipe Starters & Small Bites
Just as appetizers set the tone for a meal, setting your intention establishes the foundation for your quit journey. These small, flavorful bites remind us that great things start small.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese – Sweet, savory, and creamy.
INGREDIENTS
8 slices bacon
16 dates
4 ounces goat cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Split the dates in half lengthwise, but don't cut the date all the way through. Remove the pit and discard. Stuff each date with goat cheese, then gently squeeze to seal. Wrap each date with bacon and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dates.
3. In a small bowl, combine the honey, rosemary, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Evenly drizzle 1/2 the honey over the dates. The goal is to coat the bacon in honey so that it caramelizes in the oven.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crisping. Serve warm or room temperature with any remaining honey and walnuts, if desired.
Mini Caprese Skewers
INGREDIENTS
8 slices bacon
16 dates
4 ounces goat cheese
toothpicks
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Split the dates in half lengthwise, but don't cut the date all the way through. Remove the pit and discard. Stuff each date with goat cheese, then gently squeeze to seal. Wrap each date with bacon and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dates.
3. In a small bowl, combine the honey, rosemary, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Evenly drizzle 1/2 the honey over the dates. The goal is to coat the bacon in honey so that it caramelizes in the oven.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crisping. Serve warm or room temperature with any remaining honey and walnuts, if desired.