Posts Tagged ‘figs’
Fig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Salad
Originally posted in 2007 this recipe has come to light again because Kitchen Daily (Huffington Post) liked my photo for their fig roundup. I received an email from Joe, the associate editor of Kitchen Daily wanting to know if it was ok to include my photo in their feature about figs. As you can imagine…
Read MoreWhite Asparagus, Rocket, Fresh Figs on a bed of Parsnip Purée
My family adores fresh figs! I recall the first time I said to John that I was preparing an antipasto with fresh figs and his facial expression was a grimace. His memory of figs were the dried ones and possibly not so good. But, like a dutiful husband he tried the fresh version and loved…
Read MoreDuck Prosciutto Salad with Fresh Figs and Manchego Cheese
My husband and I love going to our local farmers’ market. The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is now open 7 days a week however some vendors are only there on Saturdays. We get up early to allow us to walk around Point Pleasant Park then head over to the market and stop at Wrap So…
Read MoreBaked Figs with Gorgonzola
My husband was never a big fan of figs mainly because he had only tried the dried version. A few years ago I presented him with fresh ones and he was amazed at their taste (sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin and the crunchiness of…
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