4 shoulder figs garlic Recipes

dried mission figs, stems removed , halved lengthwise, sugar, anise seeds, chopped fresh thyme leaves , plus thyme sprigs, pinot noir, divided, boned pork shoulder (butt) roast (about 3 1/2 lbs.), garlic cloves, peeled and cut into large slivers, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon juice (optional)

plain whole-milk yogurt, chopped fresh mint, warm water, saffron threads, crumbled, boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, more) olive oil, onions (about 1 lb), thinly sliced, lemon (preferably meyer), ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, garlic cloves, minced, minced peeled fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes in juice, dried figs, stems trimmed , quartered lengthwise (about 4 oz), more) low-salt chicken broth, crispy noodle cake

prepared balsamic vinaigrette, fig preserves or chopped dried figs, beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (6 to 8 oz each) or boneless beef chuck eye steaks, cut 1-inch thick, salt and freshly ground pepper, herb and garlic soft spreadable cheese