Dates are so sweet, they can be filled with nutty tahini for a treat — no sugar needed. 

If you’re looking for a colorful, attention-grabbing dish, serve this stuffed squash sprinkled with pomegranate arils (seeds) and mint.

This lightly curried chicken salad is accented by sweet grapes and dates. Try it atop lettuce or stuffed in a pita.

Roasting Brussels sprouts at high heat produces crispy, browned edges and leaves and a deep sweetness in the tender centers.