To make hot “honey”, in small microwave safe bowl, add agave, chili flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, or less depending on how spicy you want it.

Microwave for 20-30 seconds, stir to combine and let it infuse for 5-10 minutes. Strain chili flakes from mixture into airtight container tight jar or bottle.

To make tofu ricotta, combine tofu with nutritional yeast, olive oil and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Slowly add hot water as needed until thick and smooth consistency is reached, about 2-4 minutes of blending and scraping down sides.

To make stuffed dates, slice vertically and remove the pit from each. Finely mince fresh rosemary and fold it into cup of tofu ricotta. Stuff dates with about 1 teaspoon or so of ricotta filling. Be sure they are well stuffed. Top with drizzle of hot “honey” and sprinkle of chopped pistachios.