These recipes are part of a package of stories on dates in Southern California. When it comes to cooking with dates, not all varieties are created equal. For the most part, you can bank on dates ...

Dates are a versatile ingredient that can be used to add an undernote of sweet and caramelly goodness to any dish, or can simply be eaten whole as a snack. Alexandra Domrongchai is a food and travel ...

Bacon-wrapped dates are a classic party food, and for good reason: The intense combination of smoky bacon, sweet dates and funky blue cheese creates a punchy package. These bacon-wrapped stuffed dates ...

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