4 figs warm vinaigrette Recipes

bacon, chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry, spinach, stems removed, cider vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, dried figs, stemmed and sliced, crumbled blue cheese , optional

fig (or raspberry) preserves, slightly warmed, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, peeled and minced, chopped kalamata olives, sourdough (or whole-grain) rolls, split, smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced, lowfat provolone, thinly sliced, roasted red bell peppers, peeled, cut in half and seeded, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce leaves

fruity dry red wine, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, fresh thyme, rice wine vinegar, kosher salt, extra-virgin california olive oil, honey , or as needed, active dry yeast (1 1/4-oz envelope), warm water (105 to 115 degrees f), unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, preferably organic, fine sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil, grated monterey jack cheese, fresh ripe figs, quartered, blue cheese (preferably from northern ca, sonoma or napa), crumbled, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves