Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your routine while they're in season? From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries ...

This stuffed pork loin looks and sounds so darn fancy, but it's a dream to prepare. The herb mixture and apricot-fig stuffing add a sweet and savory flavor to the pork. Once roasted, the meat is ...

Celebrate figs in this oatmeal cookie recipe with dried figs for added natural sweetness, flavor and dried fruit texture. Slideshow: More Cookie Recipes In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking ...

Figs! I know I like them, fresh or dried, but I have not had the occasion to eat them very often. Years ago, fig squares were around more than they are now, and I would pick them up at a bakery once ...

1. Make the syrup several days ahead. Up to an hour before serving, put spinach into a large bowl, cover with a paper towel and refrigerate. 2. Drop bread a few pieces at a time into a food processor ...

Garnish this mole with sesame seeds, fresh radishes and greens and serve with rice. (Mariah Tauger/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Mole's layered flavors come from first bringing out the best in each ...

Here's the challenge. Create a daily spa menu with 1,000-1,200 calories. Do not use refined sugar or salt. Use fresh fruit, vegetables, low-fat animal proteins, fish and whole grains. That's how chef ...

THE trunk of the fallen eucalyptus tree makes a perfect picnic table and a couple of rocks nearby will do nicely as chairs. It’s a cool, shady spot, halfway down the canyon, and sycamore branches arc ...

This homemade jam is simple to make and uses dried figs, making it a great option even if fresh ones aren't available. You can spread it on buttered toast, pancakes, biscuits, and French toast or use ...