Pistachio Stuffed Figs Recipes

FIGS WITH RICOTTA, PISTACHIO, AND HONEY

Steps:

• Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Chop coarsely.
• Cut each fig in half crosswise and place the fig pieces on a serving dish, cut side up. Make a small indentation into the cut side of each fig half with a small spoon or your finger. Put 1/2 teaspoon of the ricotta cheese onto each piece of fig and top with a pistachio. Drizzle with honey and serve.

STUFFED FRESH FIGS

Steps:

• Mash the ripest fig on a plate with the honey, using a fork; set aside.
• Trim stems from remaining figs with a sharp knife, then cut a deep "X" in the top of each, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Gently spread each fig apart with your fingertips to make "petals."
• Combine ricotta cheese and almonds in a small bowl. Press mashed fig mixture through a sieve into a cup with the back of a spoon.
• To serve, spoon ricotta mixture into figs. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with fig honey.

PISTACHIO-FIG BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small pan over medium-low heat, toast fennel seeds, swirling the pan; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, extracts, and zest, and beat on medium speed until creamy and light, 2 to 3 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just incorporated. Remove dough to a clean surface; divide into quarters. Form into 9-by-1-inch logs, place on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart, and bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees. Using a serrated knife, cut logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange biscotti on their sides on a baking sheet. Return to oven, and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Turn biscotti over, and bake for 30 minutes more.

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO CHUTNEY WITH FIGS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the pistachios and figs in a 2 1/2-quart microwave-proof casserole dish and cover. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt microwave carousel oven for 4 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chutney is boiling and the cranberries begin to burst open. Stir once during the cooking time.
• Remove from the oven. Stir in the pistachios and figs or raisins. Replace the cover and set aside to cool completely. Spoon the chutney into sterilized jars, cover and refrigerate. (For best results, let the chutney ripen for at least a day. If refrigerated and tightly covered, it will keep for several months.) Serve with grilled chicken, roast pork or turkey or on toast for breakfast.

FIG AND PISTACHIO STUFFING

Steps:

• Place figs and wine in small bowl. Cover and let soak overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange bread cubes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet and place in oven until dry, about 15 minutes. Cool.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Butter 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and rosemary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and cook vegetables until soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add figs with soaking liquid, bread cubes, pistachios, and broth to vegetables; toss stuffing. Transfer to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake stuffing, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake stuffing until beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

PORK RIB ROAST WITH FIG AND PISTACHIO STUFFING

Steps:

• Stir first 6 ingredients and 4 cups water in large saucepan over medium heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 cups cold water. Cool brine to room temperature.
• Place 1 pork rib roast in each of 2 large resealable plastic bags. Divide brine and seasoning equally between bags. Chill 12 to 16 hours.
• Remove pork from brine. Rinse; pat dry with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 pork roast, fat side down, in skillet and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer roast to rimmed baking sheet, fat side up. Repeat with second pork roast. Arrange roasts with ribs meeting in center of sheet.
• Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let rest 15 minutes.
• Carve 6 chops from roast. Serve with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing .

FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Use your fingers to roll the goat cheese into 24 1/2 teaspoon-sized balls.
• Cut figs in half. Press a cheese ball into the center of each fig. Plate them and drizzle with vinegar. Serve within an hour.

APRICOT & PISTACHIO STUFFING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Heat the oil and 40g of the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 15-20 mins or until they are golden and caramelised. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Remove from the heat, tip into a large mixing bowl and leave to cool down a little.
• Put half the sourdough into a food processor and blitz to a fine crumb. Tear the remaining bread into small pieces. Add both to the bowl with the onions and mix through 60g pistachios, the chopped sage, apricots and eggs, then season. Tip into a shallow 30 x 20cm baking dish. Will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hrs. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and crunchy on top (check after 10 mins and cover if it's already brown).
• Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan, add the sage leaves and fry until crisp. Pour over the stuffing just before serving. Top with the remaining pistachios.