4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 16 dried dates, each cut in half, pits removed

Combine goat cheese, garlic, parsley and salt in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until blended. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of cheese mixture into each split date. Serve dates immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 hours, then bring to room temperature and serve.