5 seared figs balsamic 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

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt, olive oil, fig preserves, chopped prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, water

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