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Figs – Recipe 4

Thanks to the mascarpone pusher, my friend Michael, I made Poached Figs in Marsala Wine served with mascarpone. The hardest part was heading out to a store to buy the mascarpone. Since I am still inspired right now to use up the pantry and freezer supplies as inspired by Hattie Brooks. I broke down from the pressure and did it though. And oh was I rewarded. Thank you Michael, it was delicious!

Poached Figs in Marsala Wine

Ingredients:

Marsala Wine

12 ripe figs

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

mascarpone cheese

Pinch of ground nutmeg

honey

2 cups of water with ½ cup sugar

I soaked the figs in the wine for several hours in the fridge and then poached them in the sugar water. Plated them with mascarpone cheese, chopped walnuts, a pinch of nutmeg and a drizzle of honey.

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Figs – Recipe 3

A fig shake or smoothie is super yummy and filling for breakfast. The tall one might be getting a little fig’d out because we have been also powering through the fresh figs by just eating them whole and raw. He wasn’t really ready to drink this delicious fig treat – ahh well! I loved it and next time I’ll just make less and not offer to share! Whip some up and enjoy all by yourself or share if you must!

Fig Shake/Smoothie

  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 6 fresh figs chopped
  • 1 1⁄2 Tbs. almond butter (raw or toasted)
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 ice cubes (optional)
  • A squeeze of honey

In blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Pour into tall glasses and drink with a pretty straw right away.

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