13 fresh fig paste Recipes

pecorino cheese, fig paste (4 oz; recipe follows), fresh mission figs, port, fresh rosemary , 1 inch long, extra virgin olive oil, grated orange zest, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

bone-in beef short ribs *, 3/4 to 1 lb. each, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs (7 to 8 in . each), dried bay leaves, kosher salt, fresh fig leaves, stems trimmed, rinsed; or use 4 (12- by 12-in.) pieces thawed frozen banana leaves, cabernet sauvignon, balsamic vinegar, dried mission figs, stems trimmed, mole sauce* (preferably oaxacan-style mole negro ); or use 1/4 cup mole paste mixed with 3/4 cup beef broth, molasses, beef broth, sweet-potato chips or other root-vegetable chips (optional), cacao nibs, salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), salt

fig preserves, rice vinegar, chile paste with garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, kosher salt, divided, pork tenderloins, trimmed, freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives , cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)

olive oil, divided, boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, chopped onion, thick) slices parsnip, ground cumin, garam masala, ruby port or other sweet red wine, chile paste with garlic, dried figs, halved (about 5 oz), less-sodium beef broth, water, divided, cornstarch, uncooked couscous, chopped fresh parsley (optional)

stewing beef , cut into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes, chopped celery stalks , tender green parts and leaves only, onion, finely chopped, loosely packed, finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed, finely chopped fresh cilantro, butter , smen, or olive oil, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, two 14-oz/410-g cans peeled whole tomatoes, seeded and pureed with all the juices, tomato paste, canned chickpeas, rinsed, all-purpose flour, juice of 1 lemon, vermicelli or angel hair pasta, broken into 3/4-in/2-cm lengths, lemon, cut into wedges, dates , preferably mejhoul, dried figs

chicken, cut into 10 pieces each, oil, dried figs, cut in half or 1 pint fresh fig, sugar, thick slab bacon, diced, carrots, chopped (2 inch pieces), spanish onion, chopped (2 inch pieces), stalks celery, chopped (2 inch pieces), fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, flour, tomato paste, cognac, chicken broth, bay leaves, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

squash (i used delicata but you could use acorn), fresh figs (exact # depends on squash size but i used 5), tamarind paste, sugar

basmati rice, unsalted butter, curry paste (recommended -- biryani), ground cardamom, dried currant, cashews, toasted, pumpkin seeds, toasted, chopped apricot, crispy shallot, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fresh mint leaves, portabella mushrooms, stemmed and peeled, olive oil, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, minced onion, curry paste, ground cardamom, vegetable stock, coconut milk, soymilk, kosher salt, apple cider, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, granny smith apple, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, dried dates, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, grated fresh ginger, dried figs, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, paprika, ground cardamom, kosher salt

tamarind paste , dissolved in water (optional), freshly squeezed orange juice, molasses, chile powder, rice vinegar, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, boneless loin of pork, with the fat cap left on, dried black mission figs, trimmed and coarsely chopped, chopped roasted garlic, pureed chipotles in adobo, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt, lemon-flavored oil or 2 tbsp virgin olive oil with 2 tsp minced lemon zest, sherry or balsamic vinegar, pine nuts, toasted, olive oil, for searing

pitted kalamata olive, green olives, dried fig, capers, anchovy paste, minced garlic cloves, fresh basil, fresh parsley

lamb shanks, onions, peeled and finely chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, black olives, capers, dried figs, halved, fresh rosemary, black pepper, garlic, peeled and lightly smashed, merlot, oil, tomato paste, stock (beef or chicken), salt and pepper