Charcuterie boards might be the trend du jour on social media, but we suggest you take your food art in a slightly different direction — the classic baked Brie. It’s a workhorse of an appetizer: it’s ...

Here is a rustic recipe akin to a cobbler that is a great way to use fresh figs, which are in season now. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Light coat at 12-inch, straight-sided tart (or similar) pan with ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine figs, sugar, lemon juice and water. Bring to a boil for a minute or two, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to a simmer, add spices and salt, and continue ...

Good but not complicated! The perfect appetizer for a brunch or party. Substitute goat or blue cheese instead of brie; or make a combination of the three. Preheat oven to 400F. Place bread slices on a ...

Pork has such an affinity for fruit that I almost always reach for apples with one hand when the other picks up pork chops. Apples, pears, apricots, peaches, cherries: All are fare friends to pork's ...

Every year around this time, I wait for a text from some good friends who have an old, sprawling fig tree in their backyard: “Figs are ripening! Come pick anytime!” And we do. Figs are utterly unlike ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH FIGS AND WALNUTS Get up-to-the ...

I like dried figs and use them liberally in stews and enjoy them as snacks. In Portugal, figs are dried, split open, stuffed with almonds, and hung in the open markets, where they are sold. I stuff ...