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Bacon-Wrapped Pistachio-Stuffed Spicy Dates
Ingredients
20 pitted dates
20 shelled pistachios
Red pepper flakes
10 slices of bacon, par-cooked and cut in half

Method
Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or non-stick foil.

Stuff the dates with a pistachio. Sprinkle the par-cooked bacon with red pepper flakes to taste. Wrap a piece of bacon around one of the dates. Secure with a skewer or toothpick. Repeat with remaining dates. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Turn the dates over and bake another 5 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.