Figgy Piggy Bars One of the first discussions that Erika and I had for the menu of Figology Part One was dessert. Erika of In Erika's Kitchen stated firmly, "I want a bacon fig newton." I believe I rolled my eyes, pouted and muttered under my breath, "when will this bacon craze die?" Then, being the grown up that I sometimes am, set out to research how to create Erika's … [Read more...]
Pepper and Fig Salsa on Endive Spears
Pepper and Fig Salsa on Endive Spears Let’s face it, vegan and gluten free recipes are in demand. So when Erika and I were creating the menu for Figology Fest Part One we knew one had to be on the menu. This dried fig recipe is both, plus extremely flavorful. I got my inspiration, once again from the California Fig site’s salsa recipe. I wanted to spice it up a bit and then … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower, Figs and Red Quinoa
What do you get when you toss cauliflower, dried golden figs and hazelnuts into the oven? The start of an incredible veggie meal. If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free dish this is the one to make. I was inspired by a recipe on the California Fig site but I wanted a little more substance so I added red quinoa and for a little more crunch roasted hazelnuts. This is a … [Read more...]
