Balsamic figs with roasted duck breast and crispy leeks
Hot vegetable oil for deep frying 3. Place the duck breast into a cold pan, skin-side down, and cook on a high heat for three minutes. Strain off and discard the fat. 4. For the figs, place the figs into the saucepan with the duck and cook for a ... [... more]
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Fig crumble
3. Add the figs, sugar and rosemary and sauté for 3-4 minutes. 4. Melt the butter for the crumble topping in a small frying pan. 8. Place the fig crumble in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the crumble is crisp. 1 sprig of fresh ... [... more]
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Baked figs with cinnamon toasts
1. Place the figs, sugar, red wine, bay leaf, cinnamon and orange juice into a saucepan. 4. Mix the beaten eggs, cinnamon, cream and sugar together in a bowl. 6. Dip the bread slices into the mixture and fry for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden. [... more]
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Ricotta with Baked Figs, Pistachio Walnut Honey
1. Cut an x in the top of each of the figs, to open them up. 4. Spoon 1 tbsp of the nut and honey mixture into the top of each fig. 5. Cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F/Gas 6 (depending on the ripeness of the figs). 6. Place the ... [... more]
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Bananas and dried figs with macadamia nut, caramel and ...
1. Dissolve the sugar and water in a small pan and cook until it is a good caramel colour. 2. Add the macadamia nuts and stir. Stir in the figs and the chopped bananna and then very quickly add the remaining 1/4 pint of water. 1lb/450g granulated ... [... more]
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Pan-fried figs with black pepper yoghurt
1. Coarsely crush the peppercorns then shake through a sieve to remove the fine dust. Set aside. 2. Combine the yoghurt and honey, stirring well. Cut the figs in half and sprinkle the cut-sides with sugar. 3. Melt the butter in a non-stick frying ... [... more]
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Caramelised figs, parma ham and wild rocket salad
1. Gently warm the honey and 1tbsp of the balsamic in a small sauté pan. 2. Add the figs and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the figs are caramelised. 3. In a medium bowl, mix the remaining balsamic vinegar, the lemon juice and olive oil. ... [... more]
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Grilled figs with toasted almond cream
Note: Verjuice is an acidic, sour liquid made from unripe fruit, primarily grapes and is used to heighten flavour. As a substitute use lemon juice or vinegar instead. 1. Place the figs skin down in a flat dish and sprinkle liberally with ... [... more]
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Roast Figs
2. Gently squeeze the bottom so that the fig opens slightly. 3. Place in a pan and pour over the wine, orange juice and sugar. 1 tbsp walnuts, chopped 1. Cut crosses into the tops of the figs. 4. Simmer for one minute. 5. Put into a hot oven and ... [... more]
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Stuffed Figs
4. Divide the chocolate mixture between the figs and spoon on top. 5. Dip the mint sprigs in the egg white and then into the caster sugar. For the garnish 1. Beat the butter in a large bowl. 2. Sieve in the cocoa and icing sugar and add the ... [... more]
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Stuffed figs wrapped in Parma ham
1. Place the ricotta into a bowl with the salt, if required, and the basil. Stir to combine. 2. Make a cross cut into the top of the figs then place a teaspoon of the basil mixture inside each of the cuts, to stuff the figs. 4. Heat a small ... [... more]
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Figs poached in red wine
1. Place the sugar and red wine in a medium pan and heat gently until sugar melts. 3. When the bottom of the figs have burst, remove the pan from the heat. 6. Place the figs in bowls, pour over the red wine syrup and serve. 2. Add the figs and ... [... more]
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