Figs Oozing With Goat Cheese Food

FIGS WITH GOAT'S CHEESE, PISTACHIOS & HONEY

Steps:

• Arrange the figs on a tray, cut-side up. Slice the goat's cheese into eight rounds, then cut each round in half.
• Gently push the goat's cheese pieces into the cut sides of the figs, then season with a little salt and pepper, drizzle with the honey and scatter with the pistachios and thyme.

BROILED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Skewer fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
• Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
• In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
• Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Broil the figs cut side up until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top with cheese and place back under broiler for 1 minute.
• Serve on the skewers while still hot.