STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- To dry figs, the California Fresh Fig Growers Association tells cooks to first wash and dry fresh them. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise. Preheat the oven to the lowest ...

What’s the first kitchen tool that comes to mind when you think of home food preservation? For many people, it’s probably a freezer or a canning jar, but if you want to put up a lot of food, ...

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 ...

I love to dine out, because it provides me with inspiration. I like to guess how a restaurant chef made a dish, then try to re-create it at home. Sometimes it is challenging, and I need to test it ...