California Fig and Peach Slab Pie Summer brings out the best—California Figs and peaches. Both are delicious whole fruits full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and health promoting antioxidants. In addition, both are great enjoyed in summer desserts, salads, entrees and on their own as snacks. Together in our California Fig and Peach Slab Pie, they offer the perfect combination of...

Grilled Cabbage Wedge with Herbed Fig Dressing, Bacon and Blue Cheese A little heat and char from the grill elevates ordinary (yet highly nutritious) green cabbage into a surprisingly tasty salad ingredient. It’s even better drenched with California Fig and herb dressing, a sprinkle of crisp bacon and crumbled blue cheese. Tips: Whisk together fig-herb dressing ingredients. Cut cabbage into...

Charcuterie Platter with Fig Relish A show-stopping charcuterie platter makes a gorgeous statement for a party and it’s relatively stress free. In other words, it’s not cooking. It’s shopping! The elements on the platter—sliced cured meats, wedges of cheese, some pickles or olives, mustard, toasted nuts, fresh and dried fruit—pair well with something a bit tart and sweet, like this...

Happy Holidays with California Figs The holidays are upon us and we’ve got delicious recipes that will stun your family and friends (and are pretty simple to pull together too). Whether you’re celebrating Easter or Passover, Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs will liven up your holiday table. Mediterranean Fig & Carrot Bundt Cake Minis  The Easter Bunny...

California Fig, Spinach Grilled Cheese with Brie Have you ever tried a grilled cheese with spinach? It’s an easy way to eat more greens, and when paired with Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Figs, they both add extra flavor and fiber. One taste of this grilled cheese with Brie and you may never want to eat grilled cheese any other...

California Fig Chocolate Swirl Breakfast Buns The combination of chocolate, Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Figs, walnuts and orange zest gives these breakfast rolls an unexpected and luscious filling. Top them off with an orange glaze and they are both pretty to look at and full of fruity fig flavor.   The dough, akin to brioche dough but easier to...

California Fig & Pecan Breakfast Cookies Who doesn’t love cookies? These easy breakfast cookies incorporate wholesome ingredients for a delicious way to start the day. If you can’t find almond flour, you can try using almond meal. Instead of Scottish oats, you could also use rolled oats to make these breakfast cookies. California Fig & Pecan Breakfast Cookies Makes 2...

Happy Holidays! This month’s feature recipe, Cal-Mediterranean Fig Granola, is full of goodies that we associate with the Mediterranean and California – figs, olive oil, oranges and nuts. When you’re looking for something homemade to offer as gifts this holiday season, consider our luscious and healthful snack or breakfast treat. Some additional recipes perfect for holiday gift giving featuring our...

Taste It, Savor It–Healthy Holiday Entertaining Tips: Mediterranean Appetizer Skewers with California Figs Ingredients for marinade Marinate California Figs and cheese Ingredients ready to skewer Mediterranean appetizers ready to serve Mediterranean Appetizer Skewers with California Figs Makes16 (about 6-inch) appetizer skewers Marinade: Skewers: 16 small (about 6-inch) bamboo skewers 16 Blue Ribbon® Orchard Choice® or Sun-Maid® California Figs (1 cup)...

California Figs are Perfect for Fall This fall, treat friends and family to a delicious meal of Roasted Pork Chops with Balsamic Figs, Potatoes and Gorgonzola. A cozy fall dish that is made in a single ovenproof skillet. Buy your Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Figs online at our Valley Fig Growers California Fig Store. Tips: Roasted Pork...

California Figs Make It Great Moroccan Sweet Potato & California Fig Salad Our delicious hearty salad, featuring Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Figs, can be made a day ahead and allowed to marinate in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Instead of individual servings, you can arrange the salad on a platter over a bed of baby spinach...

Pickled California Fig Summer Salad with Farro, Nuts and Seeds August is prime time for picnics, barbeques and outdoor gatherings that call for cool, sharable salads. Of course, you could make potato salad or coleslaw, but how about something new to grab the crowd’s attention? This salad stars quickly pickled Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs, greens and a variety...