Although dates are mostly commonly grown in the Middle East, their popularity as an addition to savory and spiced dishes has expanded worldwide. Try any one of these 7 recipes to enjoy the sweet taste ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing better than enjoying a tasty treat to get you through a long day, and there's certainly no shortage of sweet options out there ...

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 ...

Dates are a staple of the Ramadan table and a symbol of hospitality throughout the Middle East, where guests are traditionally greeted with dates and tea. The fruit has been cultivated since ...

Recipes, kitchen tricks and seasonal dishes from the L.A. Times’ Cooking team. A crunchy red cabbage slaw is enlivened with slices of salty preserved lemon and chunks of sweet dates that bring the ...

The Coachella Valley produces more than 90% of the nation’s dates. Anywhere you go in the desert, you can see evidence of this. Date palms dot the streets, mark the entrance of buildings, stand tall ...