Fig And Orange Stuffing Loaf Recipes

HOLIDAY HENS WITH FIG GLAZE AND CORNBREAD STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Begin by re-hydrating the figs. In a large mixing bowl add the figs, honey, lemon juice and cover with warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 20 to 25 minutes until the figs are tender and soft. Strain the figs and reserve the liquid - as this will be the base for the glaze.
• To make the stuffing, heat a little extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat and gently saute the onions with rosemary. Add the sweet Italian sausage and continue to saute until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. When done, scrape it all into a large mixing bowl, add the cornbread pieces and figs and season well with salt and pepper. Give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and stock, and pour that over the cornbread. Stir the stuffing together and set it aside while you work on the hens.
• Wash and clean the birds. Season the cavities with salt and pepper and fill with stuffing. Dot the top of each bird with butter and season with salt and pepper. Lay out on a roasting tray and pop into the oven for 40 to 45 minutes. While they are roasting, set the fig liquid over medium-high heat and add balsamic and butter. Reduce until syrupy and baste the birds with 10 minutes to go. When done, an instant-read thermometer should registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

ORANGE-FIG PULL-APARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan with 1 tablespoon butter., Place pudding mix in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, toss figs and walnuts with orange zest. Reserve icing from sweet rolls. Separate rolls and cut each in half. Roll each piece in pudding mix. Arrange half of the pieces in prepared pan, cut side facing center of pan. Top with half of the fig mixture; repeat layers., Add remaining melted butter to remaining pudding mix; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving plater. Spread with reserved icing; serve warm.

FIG AND ORANGE STUFFING LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease eight mini (4 1/2-x-2 1/2-x- 1 1/2-inch) loaf pans, or one 9-x-5-inch loaf pan. Set aside. 2. Combine the stuffing mix, celery, orange, and figs in a large bowl, mixing well. Stir in the eggs, butter or margarine, and milk. 3. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared loaf pans, packing the mixture into the pans. 4. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes for the mini loaves or 50 minutes for the large loaf, or until the stuffing is firm to the touch. 5. Allow the loaves to rest in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges to loosen the loaves, unmold, and serve.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH CRANBERRY-FIG STUFFING

Steps:

• Soak currents,figs and cranberries in the boiling water for 30 minutes.
• Season the lamb with salt& pepper.
• Make a mixture of the garlic, thyme,& sage and rub all over the lamb.
• Sprinkle the inside of the leg with orange zest.
• Drain fruits, reserve liquid, and spread the fruit 1/2" thick on the inside of the leg.
• Roll the leg from the small end, jelly roll style and tie with twine.
• Heat oven to 425F degrees.
• Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan.
• Add the lamb bone,carrots, celery, fruit water,orange juice and wine.
• Cover the pan with foil roast 30 minutes lower heat to 325F, loosely leave the foil over the roast but not sealed, and roast 45-60 minutes (or until the internal temp is 155F).
• Transfer lamb to a platter.
• Remove bone from pan& skim off the fat.
• Strain theveggies from the juices and put the juices in a saucepan, simmer until it has reduced to about half.
• Serve with the sliced roast on the side.

SAVORY ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the stuffing cubes, carrot, orange juice, zest and the celery mixture. , Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

APPLE, FIG, AND NUT STUFFING MUFFINS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally grease 12 muffin cups to the rims and set aside. 2. Combine the stuffing mix, apples, figs, walnuts or almonds, raisins (if desired), orange zest, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in the apple juice and vegetable oil. 3. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, dividing it evenly among the cups. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Allow the muffins to rest in the cups for 5 minutes. Then run a knife around the rims to loosen the muffins, unmold, and serve.

ORANGE, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese, and figs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

TURKEY AND SAGE STUFFING LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a skillet, heat oil; cook onion and celery over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.
• In a big mixing bowl, use your hands to gently but thoroughly combine the turkey, stuffing mix, salt, pepper, eggs, and cooked onion and celery.
• Pat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, smoothing the top.
• In a small bowl, stir the cranberry sauce and horseradish; spread about 1/3 on top of the meatloaf.
• Bake about 1 hour until the loaf is firm, the top is richly browned, and a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let loaf stand in pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with remaining cranberry-horseradish sauce.

FIG AND ORANGE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Using a zester, remove the zest of one orange in long strips.
• Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the pith from all the oranges, so the flesh is fully exposed. Slice the oranges crosswise into sections 1/4 inch thick. Remove seeds, and place the slices in a bowl.
• Blend the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat, and add grenadine syrup. Blend well. Set aside.
• Place 4 figs snugly in a small saucepan. Pour just enough syrup over them so they are 90 percent covered. Add the strips of orange zest. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and refrigerate.
• Place the 4 cooked figs over the marinating orange slices in the bowl. Pour over the cooking liquid and 4 tablespoons of Grand Marnier. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, slice the 4 uncooked figs lengthwise into four sections.
• Distribute the chilled orange slices and their juices over 4 chilled plates. Lay four uncooked fig quarters over each serving, and top with a poached fig. Sprinkle with the 2 remaining tablespoons of Grand Marnier, and garnish each with a sprig of mint.