[Liz]

A great appy....easily doubles as a fast, magnificent dessert.

FIGS, GOAT CHEESE, Caramelized Spiced Pecans
PREP choose best looking med-firm ripe figs, wash/destem;
halve top to bottom. Plate; top each w/ dollop creamy goat cheese.

Garnish platter w/ bit balsamic glaze; coarse-chp mint, Spiced Pecans.

SERVE warm as an appetizer (or as a dessert).

CARAMELIZED SPICED PECANS toast handful pecans on low-med
flame. Add several tb raw honey, heavy dusting of cayenne. Stir/blend well.
As honey melts, squeeze/stir balsamic glaze over pecans. Quickly becomes
gooey and fragrant, ready to be spooned over figs.

[Liz]

Make both versions of this appy for a great presentation.

FIGS HONEY AND BLUE CHEESE

METHOD Set fig halves on b/sheet cut-side up--broiler 2 min to warm
and slightly brown edges. Set on server, add blue cheese; drizzle w/ honey.

VARY wrap w/ prosciutto---or bacon---then bake crisp.