Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your routine while they're in season? From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries ...

Two to three 1-inch-thick slices Italian bread, crusts trimmed, torn into pieces 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pignoli (pine nuts) 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound fresh green ...

Makes one 9-by-5-inch loaf or three 6-by-3-inch loaves 1 1/2 cups stemmed and coarsely chopped ripe dark or light figs 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup light olive oil 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 2/3 cups ...

‘Nature’s candy’ comes in handy for jam, scones, coffee cake or banana bread Late summer is high season for figs in Georgia. Right now, you can find colorful pints of fresh figs on display at local ...

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

Fig and almond energy bars are the perfect on-the-go snack. Just blend almonds, dried figs, and a dash of honey in a food ...

If you're lucky enough to have a fig tree, you're probably harvesting some of those sweet, fat fruits right now. If you don't have a fig tree, look for them at the farmers market. Cook This: Better ...

As an expatriate Southerner, I’m always happy to meet someone who also was raised in the South, the more rural the better. Conversation quickly shifts to food. Did you have purple hull peas? How did ...

I wait impatiently all summer for mid-August to arrive for one reason: fresh figs. Sometimes purple, sometimes chartreuse or yellow, the fruit is in season for just a few weeks. Before we know it, ...

Figs, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, have been a cherished part of human diets for thousands of years. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, figs are not only delicious but also ...