Figs are a bit unusual in that they have two seasons per year. With a smaller crop in spring and the main crop in early fall. It's fig season... again. If you're scratching your head, and thinking ...

Though fresh figs are so utterly compelling raw, there are times you want to dress them up a little. Generally speaking, the less you do the better. One of the best things to do with figs is to pair ...

Q: I’d like to make a summer salad but I’m over the “house salad” of lettuce, tomato and onion. What Italian alternatives can I use at this time of year? A salad of Prosciutto di Parma and figs is ...

Sweet and salty stand opposite one another, but the best dishes often have both elements. This fig salad is one of those dishes. Fresh California figs are in season now, and we couldn’t ignore a ...

Agrodolce - a traditional Italian sweet-and-sour sauce (agro means 'sour” and dolce 'sweet”) - is a mouthwatering tussle of contrast that seems to tickle every taste bud. Figs lend themselves to ...

Fruity Figs mixed with the sweet and sour notes of vinegar creates a flavor filled salad dressing. This homemade fig vinaigrette recipe is perfect for a classic winter salad made crumbled blue cheese, ...

1. Toss the walnuts with one-fourth teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a small bowl. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan and toast in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Set aside. 2. In a medium ...

Pear and Mission Fig Salad with Michigan Manchego Cheese, Baby Red Romaine, Pear Vinaigrette, and PistachiosFor the Salad:-2 each - Baby Red Romaine Lettuce Heads (leaves cut in half, washed, and ...

Biting into a plump, ripe fresh fig? There’s almost nothing better…which is why we’re putting the fruit in just about every recipe when fig season comes around. Luckily, the savory-sweet beauties ...

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