Pancetta-wrapped dates and sausages

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6.

Slice the dates horizontally, open them up, and remove the stones. Place a cocktail sausage inside each date, and fold the date around.

If you are using sage leaves, place a leaf on top of each sausage.

Wrap a piece of pancetta around each date. Sit on a lightly oiled baking tray and bake for about 12-15 minutes, until they are golden and crisp. Turn half-way through cooking to ensure an even colour.

Remove from the oven and serve with cocktail sticks.