Cuisine

Pancetta-wrapped figs with mozzarella stuffing
An exotic starter, combining succulent figs with creamy mozzarella cheese

Sticky figs and Stilton crostini
An indulgent snack at any time of the day

Chicken breast with rosemary, lemon and figs from Chef Aiden Byrne
Chicken and figs is a delicious combination – if you can source a bird actually raised on a diet of figs, boy are they worth it!

Grana Padano, watercress, warm fig and walnut salad
The flavours of this dish work absolutely brilliantly together, especially set off by a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing

Roasted vegetables with goat's cheese toasts and figs
A delicious dish of melting goat’s cheese and sweet figs with a little heat from a chilli dressing

Parma ham with vanilla and vinegar marinated figs
Deceptively simple, this easy starter uses just a handful of ingredients to create a magical marriage of flavours

Fig and goat's cheese filo tart
This savoury tart boasts an unusual but irresistible combination of flavours

Warm salad of Jersey Royals with goat's cheese and fresh figs
This salad can be prepared in stages and makes a handy supper dish – once everything is cooked, it can be assembled in seconds

Panforte
This traditional Italian Christmas cake makes a gorgeous gift. Wrapped in clingfilm it will keep for two months

Granola bars by Sophie Wright
Put something posh in your lunchbox with these energy boost bars, great for when you’re on the go