Roasted Rosemary Skewered Figs Food

ROASTED ROSEMARY SKEWERED FIGS

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400 degrees. Skewer 3 whole figs onto each sprig of rosemary.
• in a small bowl combine maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard.
• place skewers into an oiled baking dish and roast for 30 min.
• spoon maple syrup mixture over figs and continue roasting for 15 min basting occasionally.

ROASTED FIGS WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the figs, cut side up, in a baking dish, sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat (or use a glass measuring cup in the microwave), and whisk in the honey, cinnamon and salt.
• Drizzle the hot honey butter over the figs and roast in oven until very soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Divide the ricotta (or yogurt) among 4 serving dishes and top with the warm figs and sauce.

ROSEMARY SKEWERED POTATOES

Steps:

• boil new potatoes 15 minutes, until tender.
• Cut potatoes in half and toss with olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Remove most of rosemary from sprigs leaving a little at tip.
• Skewer potatoes on rosemary sprigs, cut side down.
• Place potatoes on medium-hot grill, cut side down, and grill 5-6 minutes or until browned.

PROSCIUTTO ROASTED FIGS

Steps:

• Make a small slit in the side of each fig and stuff a raisin-size piece of cheese in the opening.
• Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each to enclose like a little cocoon.
• Stand the figs on a sheet pan.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes so the prosciutto melts slightly and forms a skin around the figs.
• Season with lots of ground black pepper.

ROSEMARY SKEWERS

Steps:

• PREPARATION:.
• Strip the rosemary leaves from the stems, except for about one inch at the top.
• Roughly chop a couple tablespoons of the leaves and set aside. Store the remaining leaves in the freezer for another use.
• Poke a toothpick through the sides of the olives (for easier assembly); depending on how strong / thick your rosemary skewers are, you may need to do the same for the artichoke hearts and/or mozzarella balls.
• Cut each mozzarella ball in half.
• Cut each piece of salami in half.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Thread the rosemary in the following order: olive, half mozzarella ball, half salami folded in half, artichoke heart, half salami folded in half, half mozzarella ball, olive.
• Sprinkle with the chopped rosemary.
• Cover and let sit overnight (or at least several hours).
• Just before serving, drizzle a bit of vinaigrette over top. (If you pour it on too soon, the mozzarella will absorb the color of the vinegar and won't be pretty.).

GRILLED FRESH FIGS ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS

Steps:

• Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the stripped rosemary leaves and set them aside.
• Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Drain the stems and pat them dry with paper towelling.
• Skewer 2 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 or grill to medium-high.
• Grill or broil the figs until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle evenly with the reserved rosemary leaves and some black pepper.
• Serve on the skewers while still hot.