A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

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 ...

Fig preserves never met a cheese board they didn’t like. The sweet and oh-so-simple spread pairs well with everything from sharp cheddar to Brie to funky blues, and tastes excellent on sandwiches, too ...

I’m a sucker for any fancy jam — especially fig jam, which has a way of making everything from basic toast to charcuterie boards feel extra special. So as soon as fresh figs show up at the market, I’m ...

Though fresh figs are so utterly compelling raw, there are times you want to dress them up a little. Generally speaking, the less you do the better. One of the best things to do with figs is to pair ...

It’s become tradition at my house to make new traditions, especially during Rosh Hashana, which begins today at sundown. Unlike the holiday meal for Passover, with its ingredient restrictions, the ...

Makes 1 (9-inch pie); serves 8. This recipe is in “From The Sugar Bowl, A collection of Cajun Recipes From Louisiana Sugar Families & Their Friends.” It was submitted by Mrs. M. J. Giamalva of Baton ...

Figs reign supreme in Sheri Castle’s inventive fresh fig, orange and bourbon crostata. Figs reign supreme in Sheri Castle’s inventive fresh fig, orange and bourbon crostata. This recipe takes ...

Ice cream made with caramelized and fresh figs. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) If your fig tree is filled with ripe fruit, why not make fig ice cream. We used a modified version ...

Fig jams and preserves are easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) I was inspired by Dennis Bickham of Zachary, who shared his ...