The secret magic of the fig has gone unnoticed for far too long, and as June approaches, the first or “breba” season of California figs will be ready in just the first few weeks of the month. Believe it or not, they are more than a charcuterie staple, and absolutely delicious fresh when very soft and ripe. At Taste and Company we love our figs!

With their ability to complement savory dishes with crumbly cheeses, cured or smoked meats, nuts, dark chocolate and cream, they are a tasty and impressive addition to any dish. We’ve “iron chefed” this versatile fruit into a full course meal, using figs as the secret ingredient in everything from appetizer to dessert. And they’ve become the favorites of many Taste and Company party guests!

Let us know if you’d like any of these dishes at your next event!

Appetizer

Fig Bruschetta

Fresh fig and ricotta cheese on French bread crostini with fig puree, candied pecans, and garnished with fresh thyme. This one is a Taste and Company staple.

Salad

Arugula Fig Salad

Arugula salad with fresh figs, Persian cucumbers, toasted walnuts, shallots, fresh mint, creamy lemon vinaigrette and Gorgonzola cheese.

Entrée

Fig and Fennel Pasta Bake

A layered baked pasta dish with fresh chopped figs, fennel, and prosciutto, coated in a garlic cream sauce. 

Dessert

Double Chocolate Fig Tarte

Chocolate tarte crust lined with a thin layer of fig jam, filled with ganache, and topped with fresh sliced figs.

Roasted Stuffed Figs a la mode

Stuffed with chopped walnuts and almonds, drizzled with a warm whiskey & honey glaze. Topped with whipped cream or vanilla goat cheese ice cream and shaved dark chocolate… or yogurt if you like to push your dessert off to breakfast.

Snack time

Dried Turkish Figs & Chocolate

For a snack, grab a container of dried Turkish figs and some 70%+ dark chocolate chips or even better, Ritual’s Belize Toledo 75% Dark Chocolate Bar, and enjoy a decadent and very simple snack. As an option, throw in some nuts and granola for a delightful trail mix.

Looking for one of these fig treats at your next event? Reach out to us and let us know your catering wishes. We’re always at your service.