Summer might be waning, but fig season is just beginning
Le Gruyère Cheese and Fig Plate
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Sweet, plump poached figs make a luscious accompaniment to Le Gruyère. Add a sprig of fresh rosemary to the poaching liquid to give the figs a subtle herbaceous flavor. Click here for the recipe.
Chocolate-Dipped Figs
Whole Foods
For the best results, reshape the dried figs a bit with your hands to bring back their natural teardrop shape before dipping them in chocolate. Click here for the recipe.
Spinach Salad with Grilled Figs
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy plump and juicy fresh figs. Grilling them brings out their natural sweetness, a great complement to fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese. Click here for the recipe.
Grilled Figs with Greek Yogurt
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Yogurt provides a refreshing balance to sweet grilled figs while spiced, sugared nuts add the perfect crunch. Layer in a parfait dish for an upscale presentation. Click here for the recipe.
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