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Sweet Pickled Figs Recipe

These Sweet  Pickled Figs are an excellent addition to any relish tray, or you can serve them as an appetizer with cheese.   Spiced Sweet Pickled Figs You will find that these Spiced Sweet Pickled Figs are rich in flavor and will change all your thoughts about how unappealing figs can be.  They have become one of the recipes we so look forward to making every year.   Jim's Mother has the fig tree, and as soon as the figs are ready to be picked,  we get 3 quarts to go into a big pot.   You cook them with vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice for 10 minutes, three consecutive days. My children cannot wait for the third day when we put them in the canning jars.  

Perfect Green Beans

Perfect Green Beans have to be fresh, crisp in texture, and seasoned perfectly.  These Green Beans have all of the above, making them perfect. How To Cook Green Beans Perfectly My recipe for these sauteed green beans is easy to make with only four ingredients, and it cooks in under 10 minutes, so you can whip them up just before serving.   My foolproof recipe for cooking fresh green beans perfectly begins with a hot skillet and two tablespoons of olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper, and toss them often to coat with the oil as they release their juices.   Next, reduce the heat to medium-high, cover them with a lid, and toss occasionally until tender.   Just before serving, add a couple of tablespoons of butter, and season with the perfect seasoning,  Grill Mate Montreal Steak Seasoning . Green beans are a reasonably inexpensive vegetable and make a great side dish.  They were a great accompaniment to my Stuffed Bell Peppers ...