Pasta With Figs & Sofrito Recipe For National Fig Week

[1] Spaghetti with fig soffrito. The recipe is below (photo © California Figs). [2] Dried Black Mission figs (photos #2 and #4 © Good Eggs). [3] Dried Golden figs. [4] Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Parmesan is the generic form, of more modest quality (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [5] Garnish with a pinch of crushed red chile flakes…
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Fig Recipes For National Fig Week

[1] Brown Turkey figs are available fresh from California (photo © Heather Barnes | Wesual | Unsplash). [2] Chocolate-covered figs: Delicious for entertaining and gifting (photo © California Figs). [3] A classic appetizer: melon with figs and prosciutto (photo © Good Eggs). [4] America’s best-known fresh fig varieties: Brown Turkey, Calimyrna, Kadota, and Mission (photo…
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Apple Salad Recipes For National Apple Day

[1] Sweet and crunchy apple, celery and peanut salad. The recipe is below (photo and recipe © Gelson’s Markets). [2] Sliced apples go right into the salad. The dressing keeps them from browning (photo © Stemilt). [3] A spinach, apple and goat cheese salad with pecans. You can add cheese and nuts to just about…
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Brandied Fruit Recipes For National Brandied Fruit Day

October 20th is National Brandied Fruit Day. Make it now and enjoy it over the holidays…or tomorrow! Brandied fruit is something you can overnight, or “cure” for one or two months to enjoy a more profound marinated flavor. We’ll start by enticing you with the many ways you can use brandied fruits; then go on…
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Pickled Grapes Recipe & Uses–You’ll Love Them!

THE HISTORY OF GRAPES > PICKLED FRUITS & VEGETABLES AROUND THE WORLD      MORE GRAPE RECIPES Asian Chicken Salad Frosted Grape Garnish Frozen Black Grape Margarita Grilled Grapes With Burrata Grape Granita Grape Polenta Olive Oil Cake Grape Salsa Heavenly Hash How To Freeze Grapes For A Healthful Sweet Snack Make Grape Ice Cubes…
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