Fresh Figs And Yogurt Food

HONEY-CARAMELIZED FIGS WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat honey in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook figs, cut sides down, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Serve over yogurt with cinnamon and pistachios. Drizzle with honey, if desired.

GRILLED FIGS WITH HONEY YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-low heat.
• Toss figs with dressing. Mix sugar and rosemary; sprinkle onto cut sides of figs.
• Grill figs, cut-sides up, 6 to 8 min. or until figs are heated through and sugar mixture starts to bubble.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Serve with figs.

GREEK BLOSSOMS - FRESH FIGS WITH HONEY, YOGURT, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Use a sharp knife to mark an "X" on the top of each fig, being careful not to cut more than 3/4 of the way down the fruit.
• Spread open each fig 'blossom', to expose the pink center. Arrange the figs on a platter.
• Use a small spoon to fill each fig with marmalade, Greek yogurt, and honey. Dust with cinnamon.
• Finish with small chunks of herbed chevre, walnut pieces, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
• Good with Carr's whole wheat crackers or baguette slices, for a more substantial snack.
• VARIATION: Substitute creme fraiche for the yogurt, mascarpone cheese with lemon zest for the herbed chevre, and green pistachios instead of walnuts. Drizzle with honey and dust with cinnamon -- yum!

COCONUT YOGURT WITH FRESH FIGS AND APPLES

Steps:

• Crack open the coconuts with a cleaver or coconut knife and scrape out the coconut meat with the backside of a spoon. Remove any shell pieces or hard particles and rinse with fresh water. Place the coconut meat, coconut water, agave nectar, lime juice, sea salt, acidophilus probiotic powder if using and the lime zest in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Top with blueberries and goji berries and serve with fresh figs and apple slices. If you desire a firmer, chilled yogurt, place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.