Featuring fig jam, dried figs, and fresh figs (for those glorious few weeks when they’re in season), our best fig recipes earn rave reviews. Bake up a batch of fig bars or a fig cake recipe, simmer ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cluster figs, also known as Indian figs or anjeer, are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes ...
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 ...
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How to eat figs

Fresh fig season is short, so don't miss out! Here's how to eat figs raw and the best ways to cook them for fig recipes.
What’s in season: Fig season is short, appearing for just a few weeks during the hot summer months. While there are many varieties of figs, the fruit — actually, a fig is an inverted flower — can be ...
Fall is the perfect time to invite friends over to catch up after the busy summer months. MasterChef Contestant, Jeet Sawant, joined us with an appetizer that marries savory and sweet. For more ...
The fig tree in my backyard is close to producing its first real crop since I planted it four years ago. I’ve been watching its progress anxiously. Every morning before I go to work, I walk by and ...