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You\u2019re looking forward to showing off your mad kitchen skills at a festive, friend-filled holiday soir\u00e9e<\/a>. But the day of the event finds you frazzled and frantic, too stressed to enjoy your own celebration and with a kitchen that looks like a disaster zone. And then there\u2019s the end-of-meal clean-up\u2014plus enough leftovers to feed a small country, and no room in the fridge. Looking for a better way to celebrate the season? Try Better Nutrition’s\u00a0<\/em>selection of make-ahead holiday appetizer recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hearty enough for a full meal and festive enough for a proper party\u2014they’re designed with minimal last-minute prep in mind. So you can greet guests with a clean kitchen and relaxed attitude, ready to ring in the holidays. For starters\u2014pun intended\u2014try this delicious meat-free twist on bacon-wrapped dates. Then check back all month long for more make-ahead appetizer recipes.<\/p>\n

Cranberry-Walnut Stuffed Dates Recipe<\/h2>\n

This fast, festive no-cook app features holiday-forward cranberries and walnuts. Mascarpone<\/a> is an Italian triple-cream cheese with a rich, luxurious texture and mild, sweet flavor. If it\u2019s hard to find, a blend of cream cheese and heavy whipping cream is a decent substitute. For a vegan version<\/a> of this appetizer recipe, swap agave for honey and use vegan cream cheese or raw cashew butter instead of Mascarpone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a meal is too much, but chips and salsa aren\u2019t enough food (or festiveness), give this delicious starter a try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":33446,"template":"","categories":[177],"tags":[525,1272,2056],"byline":[1],"cuisine":[],"cooking-method":[],"dietary-restriction":[],"dish-type":[],"legacy-category":[],"acf":{"post_video":false,"add_square_crop":false,"sponsored":false,"membership_content":false,"post_incontent_cta_disable":false,"exclude_post":false,"ingredient_section":[{"ingredient_section_header":"","ingredients_list":[{"ingredient":"3\/4 cup Mascarpone cheese "},{"ingredient":"1\/4 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped"},{"ingredient":"1\/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped"},{"ingredient":"1 Tbs. honey"},{"ingredient":"1 tsp. vanilla extract"},{"ingredient":"36 pitted Medjool dates"},{"ingredient":"Finely minced chives for garnish, optional"}]}],"instructions":"

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  1. In small bowl, combine Mascarpone cheese, walnuts, cranberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with spatula until well-blended.<\/li>\n
  2. Split one date lengthwise with small, sharp knife. Stuff with about 1 Tbs. cheese mixture, and transfer to platter. Repeat with remaining dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Cover platter with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 24 hours. Just before serving, garnish with finely minced chives, if desired. 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