DAY Recipe

Serve this stuffing alongside your Christmas turkey, ham, goose or duck. Add an extra dose of chestnuts to your meal by offering the Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon.

Makes 6 servngs.

INGREDIENTS
8ounces mild italian sausages, casings removed
3large shallots, [...]

INGREDIENTS

24-30fresh black figs , medium to large
6-9 ounces feta cheese or chevre cheese, Goat’s Cheese
9 ounces walnut halves , roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
salt
black pepper
fresh fig leaves (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Toasted Walnuts:.
In a large, heavy frying pan, over a high heat, toast the walnuts for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside to cool.
Vinaigrette:.
Put the vinegar and a good pinch of salt and black [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh black mission figs , quartered (about 5 figs)
1/4 cup port wine
12 ounces chilled brie cheese, de meaux
1/4 teaspoon tellicherry pepper , freshly ground
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
18 slices baguette , thinly cut on the bias
fleur de sel

DIRECTIONS

Put the figs and wine in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until most of the Port has reduced (5 to 6 minutes). Remove from the heat and reserve.
Remove [...]

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3/4 cup stemmed and chopped dried figs (slightly heaping)
3/4 cup pinot noir wine
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 lemon slices , seeds removed
24 baguette , slices cut on the diagonal (1/4-inch thick)
2 tablespoons walnut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb cold brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme , chopped

DIRECTIONS

Combine figs, wine, honey and lemon slices in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, over low heat 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water (more may be added if desired)
6 fresh figs , stemmed and quartered
1 (14ounce) brie cheese (4 1/4-inch diameter)
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla.
Place brie wheel in [...]