1765 mission appetizer Recipes

minced shallot, fresh thyme sprigs plus 1/2 tsp minced, turkish or 1/4 california bay leaf, unsalted butter, dried black mission figs, finely chopped (3/4 cup), port, salt, black pepper, thick) diagonally cut baguette slices, olive oil, soft mild goat cheese at room temperature, fresh ripe figs , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, garnish: fresh thyme leaves

dried black mission figs , hard tips discarded, water, bourbon, pure vanilla extract, cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring), baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, pecans (7 oz), light brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs , at room temperature 30 minutes, confectioners sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, pure vanilla extract

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

unsweetened dutch-process cocoa powder plus additional for dusting, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, whole almonds, toasted, whole hazelnuts, toasted and loose skins rubbed off with a kitchen towel, soft pitted prunes (dried plums; 8 oz), quartered, soft dried figs (preferably mission; 8 oz), each cut into 6 pieces, soft raisins (8 oz), sugar, honey

nonstick vegetable oil spray, chopped pitted medjool dates, chopped candied orange peel, chopped dried mission figs, oil-cured olives, nocello (walnut liqueur) or frangelico (hazelnut liqueur), water, all purpose flour, baking powder, coarse kosher salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, plain whole-milk yogurt, olive oil, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, coarsely chopped walnuts, shelled unsalted natural pistachios

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, cream cheese at room temperature, egg yolk, vanilla, soft dried mission figs (8 oz), hard tips discarded, mild honey, fresh orange juice, grated fresh orange zest, cinnamon

hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped, pecan halves, toasted, coarsely chopped, pitted medjool dates, coarsely chopped, coarsely chopped candied orange peel, dried tart cherries, all purpose flour, stemmed dried mission figs, coarsely chopped, unsweetened cocoa powder, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, salt, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, ground white pepper, honey, sugar, butter

dried black mission figs, stemmed, halved, boiling water, dry red wine, sugar, bay leaf, coarse kosher salt, red wine vinegar, butter, extra-virgin olive oil, red onion , halved through core, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips, red wine vinegar, sugar, coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling, heavy whipping cream, coarse kosher salt, thick slices ciabatta bread (about 4 1/2 x 2 inches), grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh oregano

ruby port, balsamic vinegar, golden brown sugar, dried black mission figs, stemmed, chopped, fresh rosemary, ground black pepper, fresh cranberries, sugar

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

soft dried mission figs , hard stem ends discarded, dry red wine, sugar, by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, accompaniments:mahon cheese ice cream sherry vinegar syrup

all purpose flour, chilled unsalted butter, diced, golden brown sugar, divided, salt, dark rum, divided, dried black mission figs, stemmed, orange juice, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, sliced almonds

egg, golden brown sugar, divided, butter, melted, divided, orange blossom honey, grated orange peel, divided, shelled unsalted natural pistachios (about 2 oz), divided, pitted dates (about 4 1/2 oz), halved lengthwise, dried cranberries (about 2 oz), halved stemmed dried black mission figs (about 3 1/2 oz), refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-oz package), plain whole-milk yogurt

dry white wine, mild honey, dried black mission figs (about 4 oz), thyme sprig plus 1 tsp leaves, divided, salted roasted 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

ruby port, quartered dried black mission figs, extra-virgin olive oil, shallots, minced, red quinoa, rinsed, shelled unsalted pistachios, chicken stock or broth, duck breasts (about 6 oz each), honey, hot sauce , such as sriracha (optional), fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt and black pepper

warm water (105-115of), active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package), sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, unsalted butter, softened, dried mission figs , stems discarded and figs chopped (1 1/2 cups), walnuts (2 oz), chopped, white grape juice, dry fruity white wine such as riesling, unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted, chopped walnuts, whole milk, all-purpose flour, eggs, separated, maytag blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

chopped stemmed dried black mission figs, port, water, sugar, dijon-style mustard, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, very thin slices of prosciutto (about 6 oz), grissini (long thin breadsticks)