a fig is an inverted flower — can be divided into two classes: green and black. Here in California, black figs, including smaller Mission and larger, paler Brown Turkey, are most often eaten ...

The most common varieties are black and green figs, which have a lovely ... load up and make this simple stovetop recipe for fig preserves (no canning required!). Place uncut figs in a bowl ...

Add the figs, reduce the heat and simmer briskly until they puff out and are very soft, 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the figs to a large bowl. Discard the bay leaves. Continue simmering ...

These green-skinned beauties are smaller ... simmered into sauces or poached in wine. Looking through my fig recipe files, I have more favorites than there is space here to publish, but the ...

For the dressing, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside. Place the green figs into a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to the boil and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the figs ...

Farmer Rick Knoll cuts open a few green Adriatics ... roasting the figs, she drizzles them with lavender honey and red wine and tosses them with thyme sprigs and orange zest (see recipe at right).

She doesn't have much of a green thumb ... basically candied figs in syrup, and decided this was just the ticket. While the recipe provided me with the framework and basic process, I deviated ...

Ranging from light green to deep purple ... To Pick The Best Fresh Fruit Every Time Some diverse and flavorful fig recipes can be made from your frozen fruit, including both sweet and savory ...

For reasons of convenience, many figs are imported hard and immature. When buying figs, it's worth noting that they do not ripen after picking, so choose the ripest fruits you can. Look for figs ...

Going green was logical -- OK ... and cabbage leaves in Eastern European recipes. Blanched or grilled, fig leaves give up a spicy register, a subtle undertone of coconut; they’re blissfully ...

Using whole leaves adds bursts of flavor to this salad. If you can find good fresh figs, use them here in place of dried ones. Preheat the oven to 350°F;. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and ...