Figs

Baked honey figs with toasted almonds and vanilla cream

Ready in just 15 minutes, this is a delightfully sophisticated recipe for midweek entertaining.

Goat's cheese, caramelised fig and hazelnut

Fresh figs are luxurious and sexy so they’re perfect for making a salad really special. You could use a blue cheese here instead of the goat’s cheese, or substitute smoked duck slices or warm duck breast, sliced, for the cheese.

Fig, pear and goat’s cheese salad

This salad recipe includes walnuts, which are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and also provide protein. Figs and pears contain an abundance of fibre.

Figs and mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham

Duck with fig, pine nut and mint couscous

Duck costs a bit more than most meats but is well worth it - match it with fig, pine nut and mint as we've done here to really complement its subtle flavour.

Parma ham, fig and mozzarella salad with warm pitta

Fast mincemeat-and-fig pastries

These light mincemeat and fig pastries are a delightful alternative to mince pies. A last-minute festive saver!

Fig and Marsala trifle with toasted meringue

Try this trifle with a delicious difference. The fig in Marsala gives it a kick while the white chocolate and meringue make it dreamy.

Fig and pistachio friands

You’ll find friands in most Kiwi cafés, but this is my personal favourite. You’ll need a metal, oval-shaped friand tin or a small muffin tin for this recipe.

Chicken tagine with figs and fruity couscous

Save time and effort with this simple Moroccan style recipe for shortcut suppers.