Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200 C

Using a small paring knife, cut a small slit across the length of each date and remove the pit.

Lay the strips of macon out on a workspace, next to each other.

Place each date one by one, at the end of a strip of macon.

Carefully roll the date along the macon strip, wrapping it tightly.

Place the macon-wrapped dates on a roasting rack set in a baking sheet, and roast for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Arrange the dates in a bowl with the parsley leaves and some toothpicks.

SERVES 12