Dates Stuffed with Parmesan Slivers and Walnuts

24 large dates, preferably Medjool2 ounce piece Parmesan cheese24 walnut halvesWith a paring knife, make a small lengthwise incision in each date and carefully remove the pits.Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese into ribbons. Tuck some cheese and a walnut half into the slit in each date. Arrange on a platter and serve.Serves eight to 10.Nutrition values per serving: 88 calories, 2 g fat (.5 g saturated), 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein, 2 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium."Williams-Sonoma Cocktail Parties" (2006 Free Press, $24.95)