3 fresh figs sherry basil Recipes

quenelles** (makes 4 quenelles ), dried figs, stems removed, cream sherry, creme fraiche, sugar, soup, olive oil, chopped onion, ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, vegetable or chicken stock, red pepper flakes , optional, stem of fresh thyme, stem of fresh basil, fresh orange juice, light brown sugar , or to taste, pepper , or to taste, salt to taste

ripe but firm figs, sherry wine vinegar, pedro ximenez sweet sherry, fresh ground black pepper, rustic whole wheat bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick, aged goat cheese, softened at room temperature, fresh basil leaf , slivered