Dates Fourees

Directions

1. 1
   Select 2 dozen of the fattest, firmest medjool dates you can find.
2. 2
   Slit them down one side and remove the pit.
3. 3
   Mix the marzipan with the food coloring in a small bowl; the color should be a dark, not pastel, green.
4. 4
   Stuff each date with marzipan, allowing some to show through the slit.
5. 5
   Arrange the dates on a platter and serve.