10 seared fig Recipes

black peppercorns, butter, divided, chopped fresh thyme, divided, firm ripe white peaches (about 1 3/4 lb), halved and pitted, firm ripe black mission figs , halved lengthwise (about 1 lb), balsamic vinegar, creme fraiche, salt

dried figs, port or other sweet red wine, sugar, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, granny smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 1 lb), extravirgin olive oil, divided, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sea scallops, gourmet salad greens, minced fresh chives

ruby port, dried figs, chopped, light brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, salt , pepper to taste, fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, boneless duck breasts

mustard seeds, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, dijon mustard, honey, mirassou sauvignon blanc wine, strawberries, hulled and quartered, cherries, pitted and halved, fresh figs, quartered, boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, mirassou merlot, beef stock, reduced to 1 cup, arugula

tamarind paste , dissolved in water (optional), freshly squeezed orange juice, molasses, chile powder, rice vinegar, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, boneless loin of pork, with the fat cap left on, dried black mission figs, trimmed and coarsely chopped, chopped roasted garlic, pureed chipotles in adobo, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt, lemon-flavored oil or 2 tbsp virgin olive oil with 2 tsp minced lemon zest, sherry or balsamic vinegar, pine nuts, toasted, olive oil, for searing

fire-roasted canned plum tomatoes, pureed, apple, peeled and cored, chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, molasses, honey, fig preserves , plus more to taste, kosher salt, bone) rack of lamb , trimmed of all fat, olive oil

canola or safflower oil, star anise, whole, few dashes red chili flakes, garlic, crushed with skins still on, wild sea bass, skin on and scored, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn salad with figs and peaches, recipe follows

sea scallops , side muscle removed, sel gris (gray sea salt), five spice , recipe follows, foie gras medallions , grade a, white pepper, grapeseed oil , plus 1 tsp, parsnip puree , recipe follows, port wine fig sauce , recipe follows, chervil sprigs or chives, for garnish