You're planning a dinner and the recipe calls for fresh figs, but you can't find any. What do you do? Don't worry, you've got ...

Smell is important too - avoid any figs that have begun to smell slightly sour. Dried figs are readily available all year round. Fresh figs have an extremely short shelf life. Thin-skinned and ...

If you love yogurt parfaits, figs make a wonderful addition. Layer fresh or dried figs with granola and Greek yogurt for a breakfast that’s not only delicious but packed with protein and fibre.

Prepare up until the stage where it needs skimming, cool and refrigerate; then heat for the final half hour after adding the figs. The dried figs give a lovely sweet/sour combination with the ...