78 fresh fig and almond Recipes

soft dried mission figs (8 oz), hard tips discarded, raisins (3 3/4 oz), mild honey, brandy, grated fresh orange zest, grated fresh lemon zest, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, whole almonds (4 oz), toasted and coarsely chopped, walnuts (3 oz), toasted and coarsely chopped, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, eggs, lightly beaten, whole milk, vanilla, grated fresh orange or lemon zest, confectioners sugar, vanilla, fresh orange juice, garnish: multicolored nonpareils

coarsely chopped prunes, currants, creme de cassis liqueur, minced fresh rosemary, minced fresh thyme, ground coriander, salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied, chopped roasted and salted almonds, chopped fresh mint, garlic, cut into thirds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, butter, honey, sliced, stemmed calimyrna figs, chopped fresh basil, leaves mint, leaves basil

toothpicks, dried figs, fresh goat cheese, honey, balsamic vinegar, kraft caramel bits, water, chopped almonds, dark chocolate chips, melted, coarse sea salt

diced bell peppers (combination yellow, red, and orange), diced zucchini or 2 1/2-3 cups yellow squash, diced onion, diced fennel bulbs (about 1 medium bulb), dried diced apricots (preferably unsulfured) or 1 cup fresh fig, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooked chickpeas or 1 cup white beans, fresh basil or 1/2 cup parsley, minced, sheets phyllo pastry sheets (see ****), extra-virgin olive oil (to brush phyllo), chopped or slivered almonds, lightly toasted (for garnish )

balsamic vinegar, honey, french bread baguette (1/2 inch thick ), olive oil, coarsely dried cranberries, coarsely chopped dried figs, coarsely chopped unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped pitted greek olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground pepper, logs (4 oz each) spreadable goat cheese, grated lemon peel, freshly ground pepper, minced fresh mint

dried figs , hard tips discarded, dried dates, pitted, raisins, whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped, whole walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, orange marmalade, honey, brandy, grated fresh orange zest, grated fresh lemon zest, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, egg, milk, vanilla, egg white beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash, colored sprinkles , for decorating

kadota figs in light syrup, drained and halved, vinaigrette dressing, divided, watercress, trimmed, mandarin oranges, drained, chopped chives, fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, toasted pine nuts or 1/4 cup slivered almonds, crumbled feta cheese (optional), freshly grated pepper , to taste

kadota figs in light syrup, drained and halved, vinaigrette dressing, divided, watercress, trimmed, mandarin oranges, drained, chopped chives, fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds, crumbled feta cheese , optional, freshly grated pepper , to taste

all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, egg yolks, vanilla extract, grated zest of 1 lemon, fresh lemon juice, whole almonds, toasted, dried figs, stemmed, grated zest of 1 orange, dry red wine, honey, cocoa powder (natural or dutch-process), sugar, grated orange zest, fresh orange juice, silver nonpareils , for decorating

all-purpose flour, unbleached (i use king arthur), sugar, salt, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, egg, egg yolk, grated lemon , zest of, fresh lemon juice, apples, peeled, and thinly sliced (yellow or cortland), fig preserves, fresh lemon juice, sugar, ground cinnamon, black pepper, salt, cold butter, cut into bits, milk or 1 tbsp cream, sliced almonds, coarse brown sugar

walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, figs, fresh or dried, cut into quarters, dates, pitted and chopped, honey, water, lemon, juiced, cinnamon stick, greek yogurt, mint leaves for garnish

couscous, boiling water, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, grated lemon zest, fresh ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken, romaine lettuce hearts , cut into thin crosswise slices, moist dried calimyrna figs, stems trimmed , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, diced firm ripe plum tomato , plus, tomatoes, trimmed and quartered, diced cucumber , plus, cucumbers, lightly packed chopped flat leaf parsley, lightly packed chopped mint leaf, chopped fresh dill, sliced natural almonds

milk, heavy cream, sugar, dextrose , optional, stabilizer , optional, freshly ground black pepper, taleggio, without the rind , cut into pieces, freshly grated parmesan, gorgonzola, dried fruit and nuts ( prunes, raisins, apples, figs, almonds, walnuts, etc.), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper

a selection of your favorite dessert wines, such as: sweet sherry , port, vin santo, riesling, asti spumante, store bought semisweet cookies , such as almond toasts or biscotti, fresh red or green seedless grapes, ripe pears, assorted dried fruit : apricots, dates, figs

pie crust, unbaked, fresh figs, stemmed and quartered lengthwise (use chunks of apples, sliced pears, nectarines...), brown sugar, grated lemon zest, vanilla extract, whole milk, flaked almonds

italian gorgonzola, cut into small cubes, aged sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes, aged asiago cheese, cut into small cubes, red grapes, green grapes, dried apricot, candied almonds, pecans, honey, fresh figs, halved (when in season in the fall)

head bibb lettuce, carrots, finely grated, fresh figs, pitted and cut into eights lengthwise, toasted whole almond, chopped, lemon juice, sugar, salt, orange flower water

fresh turnip greens or 1 (16 oz) package frozen turnip greens, canola oil, turkey bacon, chopped (3 oz), chopped dried black figs, water, white vinegar, scallions, chopped (3/4 cup), sugar, fresh ground black pepper, salt, toasted almonds