1 lb. seedless dates
1 1/4 c. clarified butter (if you are in a rush, simply melt the butter)
1 c. milk heated, not boiled
1/4 c. plumped raisins, optional
1 tbsp. almonds, toasted, slivered
2 limes, each cut into eighths

Blend dates, butter, and milk in food processor. Stir in raisins and almonds. Put 2 or 3 tablespoons on a small plate. Sprinkle with pistachios. Serve with lime piece. This is a very sweet dish. A squeeze of lime on each bite cuts the sweetness and gives a perfect taste. Never forget the lime!

Packages of seedless dates always have one seed. Keep your hand on top of the processor!

A 2 or 3 tablespoon portion of recipe will feed 16.