306 fresh figs black Recipes

heads belgian endive (or 2 heads endive and 2 small heads radicchio), salt & freshly ground black pepper, sliced prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, dried figs, finely chopped, balsamic vinegar

stemmed and quartered dried black figs (use dried black mission figs, if available), water, black kalamata olive , nicoise, nyons, greek, rinsed and pitted, lemon juice, whole grain mustard, garlic clove, peeled, capers, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry, chopped fresh rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper, if necessary

unbleached all purpose flour, chilled butter , cut into cubes, egg yolk, sugar, salt, sparkling water, well chilled, heavy cream, kosher salt, honey, crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese (i used an amish gorgonzola this time), egg yolk, fresh black mission figs (you can also use kadota or brown turkey figs) trimmed and cut in half, egg white, sugar for sprinkling

water, fresh brown turkey figs, quartered (about 1 3/4 cups), fresh black mission figs, quartered (1 3/4 cups), golden brown sugar, dry sherry, sugar, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, garlic clove, minced, cinnamon stick, minced peeled fresh ginger, salt, argan oil, grated lemon peel

chocolate , fig, and marsala pastries, water, marsala wine, brown sugar, dried black mission figs, chopped, vanilla extract, fresh grated nutmeg, bittersweet chocolate chunks, egg yolk, circles of the sweet cream cheese dough (see below ), sugar

pitted black olives, garlic clove, peeled, coarse sea salt, dried fig, chopped, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

black peppercorns, butter, divided, chopped fresh thyme, divided, firm ripe white peaches (about 1 3/4 lb), halved and pitted, firm ripe black mission figs , halved lengthwise (about 1 lb), balsamic vinegar, creme fraiche, salt

dried fig, chopped, water, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh thyme, chopped, black pepper, freshly ground, whole wheat english muffins, split and toasted (or 1/4 inch -thick slices of a baguette), goat cheese, crumbled, fresh thyme sprig (to garnish )

egg tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, ripe figs, soft light cream cheese, chives, finely chopped, honey

lamb porterhouse chops , 4 to 5 oz each, pure olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fig-cascabel sauce , recipe follows, flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish, chopped dried figs, red wine vinegar, port wine, sugar, orange juice, cascabel chile puree, chicken stock, touch of honey

goat cheese, dried mission figs (1 cup), sliced, dry sherry, olive oil, spanish onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, rosemary sprigs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sliced baguettes, for dipping

canola or safflower oil, star anise, whole, few dashes red chili flakes, garlic, crushed with skins still on, wild sea bass, skin on and scored, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn salad with figs and peaches, recipe follows

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

sugar, coarse kosher salt, unsalted pistachios, toasted, mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, orange blossom honey, grated orange peel, fresh black mission figs or other figs, stemmed, halved lengthwise

brandy, dry red wine, honey, grated orange rind, grated lemon rind, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, strong-brewed black tea, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, dried figs or other dried fruits, vanilla low-fat ice cream, lemon zest (optional)

fresh black mission fig, quartered (about 5 figs), port wine, chilled brie cheese , de meaux, tellicherry pepper, freshly ground, olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, baguette , thinly cut on the bias, fleur de sel

stemmed & quartered dried black figs (about 3 oz), water, black olives (nicoise, lyon or greek, rinsed and pitted), lemon juice, whole grain mustard, garlic clove, peeled, capers, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper, if necessary

flour, fresh coarse ground black pepper, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, softened, sugar, eggs, egg whites, dried fig, finely chopped