4 cabernet with figs Recipes

cabernet sauvignon, dried calimyrna figs, stems trimmed and figs coarsely chopped (1 cup), fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, by 1/2-inch) strips orange zest

bone-in beef short ribs *, 3/4 to 1 lb. each, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs (7 to 8 in . each), dried bay leaves, kosher salt, fresh fig leaves, stems trimmed, rinsed; or use 4 (12- by 12-in.) pieces thawed frozen banana leaves, cabernet sauvignon, balsamic vinegar, dried mission figs, stems trimmed, mole sauce* (preferably oaxacan-style mole negro ); or use 1/4 cup mole paste mixed with 3/4 cup beef broth, molasses, beef broth, sweet-potato chips or other root-vegetable chips (optional), cacao nibs, salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), salt

first-cut beef brisket, patted dry, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, onions, thinly sliced, carrots, peeled and sliced, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes, garlic cloves, halved lengthwise, chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried thyme), dry red wine (cabernet sauvignon or merlot), fresh figs, stemmed and halved (or 8 dried mission figs, stemmed and finely chopped), chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, balsamic vinegar