It’s Love at First Bite Try something new for a special Valentine’s Day dinner. Parchment-Baked Chicken with Caramelized Onions and California Figs is our suggestion. Bring unopened packets to the table and let each diner snip open the puffed parchment envelope. Aromas and cooking juices are trapped in the packet creating an appetizing taste experience. Onions caramelize best when allowed...

Welcome 2017! Our focus this year will be on California Mediterranean. We’re starting off our monthly recipe series by giving Nachos a Mediterranean spin. We layered crisp pita chips with a salsa of California Figs, olives, bell peppers and tomatoes and a mix of feta and mozzarella cheeses. Warmed in the oven, the cheese melds together the ingredients into an...

California Fig & Cheese Appetizer Balls This deliciously easy appetizer is our answer to the question – What should I make for the holiday party this year? This recipe is versatile, simple, and a real crowd-pleaser. Have fun with cheese and topping combinations. A classic is blue cheese and California Figs rolled in chopped, toasted pecans, but other combinations are...

Baking, Pumpkins, California Figs and Halloween Fun Usher in cool fall weather with a batch of savory California Fig, cheese and herb muffins. Best served warm, while the cheese is creamy, and the figs are soft and chewy. These muffins will elevate a simple salad or soup meal into a special occasion. You can also serve them for brunch with...

A Fall Full of California Fig and Grain Bowls It’s no surprise grain bowls are so popular. They’re brimming with appetizing colors, flavors and textures, and a combination of raw, cooked, saucy and pungent ingredients. If you have pre-cooked grains and some leftover chicken or other protein on hand, they’re quick to assemble. This recipe is inspired by Italian flavors....

A Refreshing Taste for Summer Recently we’ve seen one of summer’s favorite fruits, watermelon, featured in savory-sweet preparations with a Mediterranean spin. Juicy, sweet watermelon is as refreshing as fruit gets and pungent feta cheese and slightly bitter arugula balance its juicy sweetness. We’ve dialed up the flavor experience with a dressing of balsamic-steeped California Figs and red onion, echoing...

Summer Cooking with California Figs Here’s a recipe you’ll want to make all summer long. It’s perfect for those lazy days when you want a special dessert but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.  Diced California Figs, coated in a cinnamon sugar mix, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are scattered over a cake-like batter that rises up around the...

Happy Father’s Day Try Soft Tacos with Chicken, Black Beans and California Figs for a crowd-pleasing Father’s Day dinner or anytime.  Set out an array of fun, colorful toppings and let diners build their own tacos. Use a traditional chili powder or, for more complex flavor, use some ancho, New Mexico or chipotle chili powder that may be found with...

A Treat for Mother’s Day Blintzes with a lemony fig and cheese filling are our suggestion to make Mother’s Day brunch or dessert special.   What’s a blintz? A thin crepe-like pancake, rolled around a tasty filling and sautéed or baked to serve. The pancake recipe makes a few more than you need so you can practice crepe-making skills.  (Imperfect or broken...

Celebrate the Greens of Spring Celebrate the greens of spring with Emerald Salad – full of flavors and textures. The salad combines a tangle of thinly sliced kale and Swiss chard, sweet and chewy California Figs, crunchy snap peas and radishes. Add a shower of picante cheese and toasted pecans before serving. Radish strips are crispiest when added just before...

Fabulous Fig Recipe Series Lamb is a must-have for Easter dinner in many homes. To honor the tradition we suggest a grilled or broiled boneless leg of lamb, marinated with rosemary and garlic, and served with a fig, olive and fennel vinaigrette. The recipe is easy to execute. The ingredient list is shorter than it looks as the marinade and...

Fabulous Fig Recipe Series  Figs and chocolate are perfect partners to honor Valentine’s Day in a French dessert, Chocolate Pot de Crème with Fig-Almond Topping. Since February is National Heart Month this recipe was created with good health in mind. This lightened version trims fat and calories without compromising the rich chocolate flavor and silky texture that makes Chocolate Pot...