Figcranberrymatrimonialslice Recipes

MARINATED FIG AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, olive oil, honey and half of the tarragon, shallots and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a separate bowl, toss the figs with the lemon juice, saba vinegar and remaining tarragon, shallots and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the goat cheese mixture on the crostini, then top with the figs.

FRENCH MARTINI

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry-flavored liqueur. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
• Strain cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish with pineapple slice and lemon peel.

CRANBERRY MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine vodka, orange liqueur, vermouth, cranberry juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses, and serve. Garnish with cranberries.

FIG AND ROSEMARY CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water, brown sugar, and maple extract to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Add cranberries and figs. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
• Carefully remove rosemary sprig and discard. Remove pot from the burner and let cool, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY FIG RELISH

Steps:

• Place orange pieces in a food processor, and process until finely diced, about 30 seconds. Add figs, cranberries, and concentrate; pulse until coarsely chopped, 5 to 6 pulses.
• Transfer to a bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to sit overnight. To serve, remove from the refrigerator, and let stand until room temperature, about 2 hours.

EASY HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place light olive oil, egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Use a hand-held immersion blender to blend mixture together, placing the blade directly on top of the egg yoke. Pull up the immersion blender slowly when fully emulsified, taking care not to over blend. Store in a tightly closed container; refrigerate until using.

FIG CRANBERRY MATRIMONIAL SLICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• FILLING.
• Comine figs, cranberries, sugar, and OJ in a saucepan and bring to a boil over med heat. Simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until the berries burst and the mixture becomes thick and jam-like. Remove from heat and set aside.
• BASE / TOPPING.
• In a large bowl combine the flour,oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
• add the butter and mix it in with a fork or your fingers until the mixture is well combined and crumbly (Mixture could also be pulsed in a food processor until well combined).
• Press half the mixture in an 8x8 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Spread the filling over the bottom layer and sprinkle it with the remaining crumbs then bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until pale golden and bubbly around the edges.
• Cool on a wire rack and cut into 16 squares!