Imagine turning Tax Day into a holiday. That’s what happened with Tu Bishvat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shvat, which is Thursday. During the time of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, Tu Bishvat ...

Featuring fig jam, dried figs, and fresh figs (for those glorious few weeks when they’re in season), our best fig recipes earn rave reviews. Bake up a batch of fig bars or a fig cake recipe, simmer ...

" I couldn't give a fig..... Well, actually I would give a great many figs for this terrific cake." The dried fruit and nuts in this cake lend a rich flavour and a pleasingly chewy texture. The cake ...

Returning after an extended trip to India, there is no welcome home like fresh Houston figs in season. Figs are hands-down the epitome of late summer glory. Eat them with just a sprinkle of salt or ...

They may not be the prettiest things to look at, but don't knock dried fruits. They're not all as tough as old boots and stale-tasting - good ones can be truly delicious. If you're not convinced, bear ...

To prepare the Nua cake with figs, first crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt (1), the sugar (2) and whisk with an electric mixer (3). Add the vanilla extract (4), sunflower oil (5), and ...

A cake you can truly be proud of, decadent with a good fruity squidge factor. You need to soak the fruit overnight, so don’t ...

Traditionally during Rosh Hashanah, foods sweetened with honey are eaten to symbolize the wish for a sweet and happy year ahead. But at my family’s holiday dinner, we like to supplement them with ...

Servings: 9 to 12. This makes 1 (9-inch) square cake. Note: Like brownies, this rich, square, low cake is best cut in square- or bar-shaped portions for serving at parties, so that people won’t feel ...