These Sweet Spiced Figs are an excellent addition to any charcuterie board, or you can serve them as an appetizer with cheese. Sweet Pickled Figs The original recipe was called Sweet Pickled Figs, but we now refer to them as Spiced Sweet Figs to better enhance the true flavor profile. These have a unique taste and will surprise you. They have become one of the recipes we so look forward to making every year. Jim's Mother had the fig tree, and as soon as the figs were ready to be picked, we would gather 3 quarts to make sweet spiced figs. Since then, Jim's mother has passed away. However, we still enjoy fresh figs from my daughter, Jennifer's growing fig tree. This past week, we picked enough plump figs to make several jars of sweet, spiced figs. The recipe is simple with few ingredients. You start off by cooking them with vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice for 10 minutes, three consecutive days. These ...
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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 ...
