Note: I have prepared this appetizer several times using small pieces
bout a tablespoon of the fig compote and a sprinkle of
Spoon about a tablespoon of the Fig Compote neatly into the bottom of each small drinking glass.
Take the block of cheese and cut it into sticks about 10 cm (4 inches) long by 2.5cm (1 inch) wide and at least 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) so that the sticks don't break in half too easily.
Stand 3 cheese sticks in the glass in the compote so that each guest has an individual serving to dip and eat.
Refrigerate until needed. Circulate with your guests! Enjoy!
br>Spoon desired amount of fig preserves over the cheese.
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ake the FIGS: Thread 4 fig halves lengthwise on each skewer
Saute onion in butter until soft, then add chopped fig. Saute to reduce liquid, add honey, and continue until mixture is carmelized.
Sprinkle with goat cheese.
Serve on warm baguette or cracker.
Combine first 8 ingredients and cook slowly until thickened. Cool. Roll pastry 1/8-inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles. Place a tablespoon of fig mixture on half of each circle. Moisten edges and fold other half over filling.
Pinch edges together and prick top.
Place on baking sheet and bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Makes 8 to 10.
ike mission figs for this recipe, better than the calmryna ones
ooking spray.
The original recipe called for baking it at
Mix oleo, sugar and eggs.
Stir in vanilla.
Blend flour, soda and salt together and stir into mixture.
Chill dough.
Divide dough in half and roll out on floured wax paper.
Blend figs in blender then spread on rolled dough.
Roll out rest of dough and place on top of figs.
Seal edges.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut bars to desired size.
To make a full cookie sheet, double recipe.
This is a very easy recipe. Simply add the olives, dried figs (softened - microwave them with a bit of water), and capers in a food processor. Add the anchovy paste, garlic, and fresh herbs. Pulsate until semi pureed, but still chunky.
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(The original recipe says to knead the mixture
f butter, cinnamon, and crumbled fig cookies; mix well and set
ow heat, stirring occasionally, until fig spread is reduced, about 30
f Salmon in 1-2 fig leaves (depending on size of
about 3 minutes. Add the fig mixture and process until pureed
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For the fig and whole spice syrup, place
he glaze, combine brown sugar, fig jam, apple juice, vinegar and
For fig-olive salsa, heat 1/2 tsp oil in a saucepan and sweat shallot until translucent. Add vinegar and remove from heat. Add fig and olives. Season and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan, season chicken then saute, turning, for 10 mins. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
To serve, heat tomato puree in a saucepan and add basil. Arrange chicken on a plate and top with pasta, salsa and sauce.