Greek Blossoms Fresh Figs With Honey Yogurt And Walnuts 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.

GREEK YOGURT WITH A FIG, DATE, AND HONEY SWIRL

Steps:

• Toast the nuts in a saute pan over medium heat until they become fragrant. Put the nuts onto a plate and set aside; when cool enough to handle, chop them roughly. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the figs, dates, honey, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Cook for about 10 minutes until fruit is soft. Set aside and let it cool slightly; remove the cinnamon stick. Place the yogurt in a big bowl. Spoon the warm fruit onto the yogurt and gently swirl the fruit through the yogurt. Sprinkle on the nuts and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.;

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!

GREEK YOGURT WITH A HONEY/FIG/DATE SWIRL

Steps:

• Toast the nuts in a saute pan over medium heat until they become fragrant.
• Put the nuts onto a plate and set aside; when cool enough to handle, chop them roughly.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the figs, dates, honey, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick.
• Cook for about 10 minutes until fruit is soft.
• Set aside and let it cool slightly; remove the cinnamon stick.
• Place the yogurt in a big bowl.
• Spoon the warm fruit onto the yogurt and gently swirl the fruit through the yogurt.
• Sprinkle on the nuts and garnish with mint leaves.
• Serve immediately.

GREEK YOGURT WITH HONEY AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and vanilla. In 4 glasses, alternate layers of yogurt, then walnuts, then honey. Start with yogurt, end with honey.