Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They're a delicate fruit with a short shelf life, so you'll want to handle them with care and eat them within a few days. To help ...

Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your routine while they're in season? From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries ...

This goat cheese and fig tart combines creamy, tangy flavors with natural sweetness in a flaky crust. Easy to make yet elegant enough for entertaining.

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

Fig jams and preserves are easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) I was inspired by Dennis Bickham of Zachary, who shared his ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Get ready for the full fig season. With the arrival of Calimyrna figs in early-to-mid July, lovers of this ancient fruit finally get the full array of what California has to offer.

Here's the challenge. Create a daily spa menu with 1,000-1,200 calories. Do not use refined sugar or salt. Use fresh fruit, vegetables, low-fat animal proteins, fish and whole grains. That's how chef ...

Ice cream made with caramelized and fresh figs. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) If your fig tree is filled with ripe fruit, why not make fig ice cream. We used a modified version ...

Nothing captures summer quite like a jar of homemade fig preserves on the shelf. Making your fig preserves turns a classic favorite into something truly special, letting you savor the rich, natural ...

I say "Fig!" and you say "Newton!" Sure, the filling inside the famous cookie might taste like figs for some people, but it's hard to beat the real thing when figs are in season. Juicy, mildly sweet, ...