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Three Easy Recipes Using Fresh Figs

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Fresh figs are a seasonal wonder, full of flavor with a luscious, jammy texture.  And they taste great on so many different things, I thought I’d show you a few of my favorites.  Next time you see fresh figs, buy a container or two and try one of these three easy recipes, it may inspire you to create some favorites of your own!

Fresh Figs on an orange platter with cheese and a fork

Three Easy Recipes Using Fresh Figs

I may have mentioned I used to hate fresh figs.

To me, they fell into an unpleasant category of squishiness alongside the likes of papaya, under-cooked eggs and sponge-like mushrooms.

Just typing that is depressing.

Until one fateful day when I was presented with a small, warm toast with the most perfect slice of fresh fig, a crumble of blue cheese and drizzle of honey.

My life was forever changed 🙂

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Roasted Spring Vegetables with Vinaigrette

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Roasted Spring Vegetables with Vinaigrette and are amazingly delicious and also easy to prepare. A medley of vegetables are roasted in the oven on sheet pans at high heat which intensifies their flavors –they’re perfect with a bright lemon vinaigrette served alongside.

ROAST SPRING VEGETABLES WITH VINAIGRETTE on a white plate sitting on a blue table

Things are heating up around here and by that I mean both my birdhouses have brand new residents and the chipmunks and squirrels are here in full force.

The robins are back too (my favorite) and I’m sooo excited….

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CITRUS ROASTED CARROTS

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These Citrus Roasted Carrots are a light, bright addition to any holiday table…the colors are stunning too.

Citrus Roasted Carrots on a white platter with almonds and parsley on top

I’m guessing you have at least one photo from a celebration that showcases your beautifully set holiday table.

And a long, delicious spread of mostly brown food.

Alas, this is common, and we’re going to fix that with these beautiful Citrus Roasted Carrots.

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FARMERS MARKET SALAD

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The secret to making a great salad is confidence.

You heard me.

Great ingredients from the Farmer’s Market make all the difference too.

Farmers Market Salad

Nothing, and I mean nothing perks me up like a trip to the Farmer’s Market.

The overflowing piles of fresh seasonal vegetables, sweet fruit pies, hot beignets served with strawberry jam and smell of barbecue is almost more than I can take.

I love it with all my heart.

Farmers Market Salad

Farmers Market Salad

It’s fun to try new things and make a little menu based on nothing more than what looks good that day.

It feels good to support local vendors too – what a hard job they have, and I appreciate them.

I used to be intimidated about what to buy at the Farmer’s Market, unless I had a specific recipe in mind.

Farmers Market Salad

Farmers Market Salad

I didn’t invent the idea, but I know it’s true – the secret to great food is keeping it simple –  no need to fuss with it too much.

That is hands down my favorite way to eat.

Grab a big zucchini and slice it thin – and a ripe avocado for cutting into big chunks.

Cherry tomatoes make me giddy, and are so pretty sliced in half or quarters.  Add shaved carrot, maybe, and a handful of fresh herbs.

Don’t stress over it.

Fresh berries and nuts or seeds work well too.  You really can’t go wrong, so just go for it.

Farmers Market Salad

Farmers Market Salad

Once you slice your little treasures with a sharp knife – carefully toss everything together with a light and lemony vinaigrette and you’ll be majorly pleased with yourself – guaranteed.

There’s no better time than right now to find a Farmer’s Market near you and start experimenting.

Hey, can I tell you what else I appreciate without getting too mushy?

YOU.

Thanks for reading my stuff, and sending your pictures and kind feedback.

It’s a honor, really.

And this is so much better than talking to myself 🙂

 

 

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FARMERS MARKET SALAD

Ingredients

  • MAKES FOUR SERVINGS
  • FOR THE VEGETABLES:
  • You'll need 4 1/2 to 5 cups of fresh seasonal vegetables trimmed if needed and cut with a sharp knife. Use any combination of vegetables that you'd like.
  • I used:
  • * Zucchini cut in rounds first and then quarters, about 1/2" thick
  • * Cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • * Fresh parsley and basil cut into small bits
  • * Shaved carrot using a vegetable peeler
  • * Cucumber cut into rounds and quartered
  • * Avocado skin removed and cut into 1" chunks
  • Freshly ground pepper I use a 1/2 teaspoon or so of Lemon Pepper that comes in a grinder from Trader Joe's
  • Flake sea salt I use a 1/2 teaspoon of Maldon salt
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish.
  • FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Maille is a favorite
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Vegenaise or mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper I use lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • PREPARE THE VINAIGRETTE
  • Place all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix together with a whisk or fork to combine.
  • Alternatively, you can place all ingredients in a jar with a lid, shaking the mixture until it's combined. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings if needed - sometimes you need a little more salt or honey for example.
  • ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:
  • Place all the vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Spoon some of the vinaigrette around the sides of the bowl, and gently turn the whole mixture over once or twice with a large spoon, making sure to scrape the vinaigrette off the sides as you go.
  • Drizzle more vinaigrette over the mixture and turn the vegetables over again with the spoon.
  • Season with lemon pepper, salt and Parmesan Cheese.
  • Portion the salad on four plates and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

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My Favorite Cranberry Sauce

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This recipe for My Favorite Cranberry Sauce is super versatile.  Don’t shy away from using the blackberries!  The flavors are deep and delish and it works great as a side dish.

My Favorite Cranberry Sauce by Studio Delicious

Let me start by saying cranberry season isn’t over because it’s February.

No, no, and no.

In fact, please stop what you’re doing, get in the car, drive to the store, grab all the bags of cranberries you can find, go home, and put them in your freezer.

You’ll be happy for this later….

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