Name: Bacon Wrapped Doves with Dates
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 12 to 16 dove breasts ((24 to 32 halves)); 12 to 16 small dates; 1 pound bacon ((not thick cut)); 12 to 16 toothpicks, (soaked in water); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Zest and juice of a lemon; 1 bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped ((about 2 cups)); 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon hot paprika, Aleppo pepper or cayenne; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 quarter preserved lemon, chopped ((optional)); 4 cloves garlic, minced