Dazzling party guests doesn't have to involve a complicated dish. In fact, it's even more satisfying when the recipe is simple but delivers on flavour, like these bacon wrapped dates. The mix of salty and sweet gets a touch of heat with the addition of sriracha to round out each bite. Make this easy and delicious recipe in a flash for pizzaz without the fuss. Top with chives for an extra layer of flavour.

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 dates, pitted
• 8 strips of steaky bacon,
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 teaspoons sriracha
• chives

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.
2. Cut bacon in half and wrap around the pitted dates. Place seam-side down on an oiled baking pan. Bake for 18 minutes.  
3. Turn grill on for 1–2 minutes until the bacon has crisped. Remove from baking pan to serve. 
4. Stir honey and sriracha together and drizzle over the dates.  
5. Garnish with chives and serve warm.