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Figs wrapped in prosciutto

July 6, 2013 by Mary Frances 25 Comments

Figs are here!! I LOVE fresh figs. I get so excited when I see those compartmentalized boxes filled with the beautiful purple variety or the green, all lined up in neat little rows. If they are semi-soft – ripe, unblemished with a beautiful shape and stem, I’m pretty much in heaven.

That was the case a few days ago and I made the little first course you see below. This is not so much a recipe, but a suggestion of the combination of great ingredients to make a fantastic dish. Once again, this is all about the ingredients. If the figs are great, the prosciutto from Italy (de Parma) and very thinly sliced; the English Stilton, divine; the walnuts, super fresh and toasted; great quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar; then you are set to make something truly amazing! It’s easy and you always should have the good quality ingredients on hand as much as you can – you will use less of them, because they pack more flavor and they’re most likely better for you.Figs wrapped with proscuitto topped with Stilton, toasted walnuts, olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a white plate.

FIGS WRAPPED IN PROSCUITTO – serves 2

4 fresh purple or green figs, washed, dried, stemmed and cut in half
2 slices of prosciutto
2 thin slices of English Stilton cheese, crumbled
6 toasted walnut halves, chopped (Oven “toast” at 375 degrees in a cake pan for six to eight minutes – you will probably smell them, then take them out. Toast extra to have on hand for the next time or for green beans.)
Good quality, extra virgin olive oil
Good quality balsamic vinegar, preferable aged, but not necessary

For two plates, place 4 fig halves on each. Take the slice of prosciutto and tear into 4 pieces and wrap around each fig half. Sprinkle on the Stilton and chopped walnut pieces. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil (like a tsp. on each plate) and then drizzle with a tiny bit of vinegar too (a few drops). Serve immediately and listen to your guest tell you how much he/she LOVES you!Chilled gin martini.Now, we have been upstate all week, taking a little R and R. Look at this beautiful martini my husband made me!! (my kind of R and R!)

 

 

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  1. cookinginsens says

    July 6, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    That’s just lovely, Mary Frances.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    July 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I’m so happy that figs are back—they’re one of my favorite foods. They’re so simple but so luxurious!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      Luxurious is a good word for them!!

      Reply
  3. tinywhitecottage says

    July 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    This is a perfect post. Lovely figs! Great suggestions and finished it off with a most refreshing martini.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      Totally! Thanks!!

      Reply
  4. apuginthekitchen says

    July 6, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Just got some beautiful figs today!! I love them, never tried with prosciutto, sounds great!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      The little salty with the sweet is divine! Try it and let me know how you like it!

      Reply
      • apuginthekitchen says

        July 7, 2013 at 8:27 PM

        Believe it or not, it was dinner tonight. I took those gorgeous figs and had with prosciutto and some cheese for dinner. Delicious!!!

        Reply
        • Mary Frances says

          July 8, 2013 at 12:26 AM

          Awright!!!! Thanks for letting us know!

          Reply
  5. Alex Suarez says

    July 6, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    That looks FANtastic! And the martini too.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      You bet!!

      Reply
  6. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    July 7, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    I want some R&R like that please! Nothing better than figs hugged by prosciutto !

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      You’re so funny – and right!!

      Reply
  7. afracooking says

    July 7, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Oh what a beautiful combination of flavours!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 7, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      It is – and it’s so simple and so delicious!!

      Reply
  8. redrice57 says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Marvellous…simply marvellous!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 15, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  9. yummychunklet says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Yum! Great appetizer!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 11, 2013 at 10:51 PM

      It’s so simple and so delicious!

      Reply
  10. Mary Frances says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Yep!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Francesca says

    July 13, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    This is a fantastic suggestion of ingredient combination : ) One of my favs too!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      We had it again last night – it’s so good!!!

      Reply
  12. marie says

    July 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I am blessed to have an enormous fig tree so I can put this recipe to good use.
    Mary, c’mon over to pick some
    My friend turned me on to grilling figs as well!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      July 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

      OMG – I’m on my way!! Yes, grilling figs is great!! Actually grilling any fruit makes it sweeter. Warm grilled fruit served with a little ice cream is my fave!

      Reply

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