FRESNO, Calif. — The California Fig industry is excited to announce the excellent quality of the 2015 fresh crop across all varieties – Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Calimyrna, Kadota, Sierra and Tiger Figs. Natural, good-for-you, and tasty California Fresh Figs are available now thru December.
To celebrate the start of the season, award-winning Chef Robert Del Grande of Houston's highly-acclaimed RDG + Bar Annie created five new simple and delicious recipes that highlight the incredible flavor and versatility of California Fresh Figs.
"I really think figs are the perfect fruit. They have texture, flavor, and nutrition," says Del Grande. "There's also a sophistication that fresh figs bring to any dish. Elevate a cheese plate or include them as a key ingredient in salads and salsas. Just remember: When you think delicious, think figs. When you think figs, think California!"
Del Grande's new recipes include:
- Arugula & California Fresh Fig Salad with Fig & Buttermilk Dressing – A quick and delicious way to incorporate California Fresh Figs into your new favorite salad and dressing
- Baked California Fresh Figs with Cocoa Powder & Walnut Crisp – Top California Fresh Figs with a quick and easy crumble that will dazzle dinner guests
- Fresh California Fig & Avocado Mayonnaise – Combine California Fresh Figs with avocados for an elevated twist on guacamole
- Fresh California Fig & Mustard Relish – California Fresh Figs star in this perfect relish that complements any grilled dish
- Spicy California Fresh Fig & Tomato Salsa – Put a sophisticated twist on salsa with the addition of California Fresh Figs
Each California Fresh Fig variety has a unique and different flavor – from the robust flavor of a pinot noir to the buttery nuttiness of Chardonnay – try them all to find your favorites. An excellent source of dietary fiber, fresh, flavorful California Figs are also high in antioxidants, fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol-free.
For more information, recipes and serving tips, plus Del Grande's five new California Fresh Fig recipes and accompanying how-to videos, visit www.californiafigs.com.
About the California Fig Advisory Board and the California Fresh Fig Growers Association
The California Fig Advisory Board and California Fresh Fig Growers Association promote awareness and the use of California-produced dried and fresh figs domestically and internationally. California Fig growers, processors and marketers fund the activities of the industry.
Source: California Fig Advisory Board
