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Grilled Fig Bruschetta with Gorgonzola and Honey

Figs. I really hated them as a child. My lovely Swedish grandmother often baked fig-filled cookies that were frankly just plain icky, and as a result, I grew up with a severe dislike for figs.

I’ve been slightly more adventurous as an adult. I made a chicken dish with figs last year that I fell madly in love [...]

Baked Brie with Fig Jam

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The fig jam provides just a little sweetness to pair with the brie to make it delicious. This recipe has been featured on The Recipe Girl blog: Fall Flavors Happy Hour[/donotprint]
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BAKED BRIE W/ FIG JAM

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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
One 5-inch round of brie cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
¼ cup [...]

Chicken Paillard with Fresh Fig Salad and Blue Cheese

CHICKEN PAILLARD W/ FRESH FIG SALAD & BLUE CHEESE
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VINAIGRETTE:
3 Tbs honey
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, chopped
1 Tbs sherry vinegar
½ medium lemon, juiced
1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

CHICKEN:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs.)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ lb pancetta
extra virgin olive oil
¼ lb blue [...]

Fig and Gruyere Palmiers

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FIG AND GRUYERE PALMIERS

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17.3 ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
½ cup fig preserves, melted

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. On a lightly floured surface, [...]

Fresh Figs with Gorgonzola & Prosciutto

There is really nothing quite like fresh figs combined with gorgonzola. Add prosciutto and a balsamic vinaigrette and that just makes this appetizer over-the-top delicious. The figs should be ripe, but not too soft.

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FRESH FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA & PROSCIUTTO

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½ cup crumbled gorgonzola
6 small to medium figs, cut into quarters, stems discarded
2 Tbs balsamic [...]

Grilled Fig Bruschetta

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A delicious and easy appetizer to whip up when you’ve already got the grill going for dinner. This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl Blog: Grilled Fig Bruschetta with Gorgonzola & Honey.[/donotprint] [print_link]

GRILLED FIG BRUSCHETTA

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6 whole figs, halved
olive oil
15 slices baguette
1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
honey for drizzling

1. [...]

Fresh Fig Ice Cream

FRESH FIG ICE CREAM
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2 lbs. fresh figs (about 20)
1/2 cup of water
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup half and half cream
1 vanilla bean, scraped

1. Cut off stem ends of figs, and then cut each fig into 8 pieces. Put figs in a medium saucepan with the water. Cover [...]