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Posted on May 21, 2024September 13, 2024 by Creative Co-Op

Fig Ground Mustard Dip

Our F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip is a perfectly delightful combination of sweet figs and tangy mustard. Try it on pork chops, roasted chicken and burgers. Serve as a dip on your favorite charcuterie board, or mix into your next batch of German style potato salad.

Recipes:

  • Roasted Stuffed Pear with Fig Ground Mustard
  • Pretzel Sausage Bites with Fig Ground Mustard
  • Dilly Fig Mustard Deviled Eggs
  • Maple Fig Old Fashioned
  • Stuffed Chicken with Fig Ground Mustard Glaze


Roasted Stuffed Pear Salad with Fig Ground Mustard    

YIELDS: 6 servings 

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
2 Pears, cored, halved & peeled 
3 Tbsp Gorgonzola Cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp Walnuts, chopped 
3 c Arugula 

DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip
Juice of 1 Lemon 
½ c Olive Oil 
4 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 
1 Garlic Clove

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Peel pears & set them on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
3. Make the dressing by placing F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and clove into a blender. Purée until smooth. 
4. Toss pear halves with about 4 tablespoons of dressing, to coat.
5. Fill peeled pear halves with crumbled Gorgonzola & chopped walnuts. 
6. Bake the pears for 10-15 minutes, until bubbly & soft. 
7. Remove from the oven & set aside to cool. Prepare arugula by washing. Once dried, distribute into bowls for serving. 
8. Crumble any remaining cheese & nuts over the arugula, then place cooled pears on top. 
9. Drizzle with remaining dressing & serve.

Enjoy!

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Pretzel Sausage Bites with Fig Ground Mustard

INGREDIENTS:
2-3 links of Italian Sausage 
1 ½ c Pretzel Sticks 
1-3 Tbsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip 

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Grill your sausages or cook over a stove top, leaving them whole. Remove from heat to rest 3-4 minutes. 
2. Once rested, slice into ½ inch thick pieces.
3. Brush a small amount of F+F Ground Fig Mustard Dip on top of each sausage slice.
4. Use pretzel sticks as a toothpicks & skewer the sausage slices.
5. Serve with extra F+F Ground Fig Mustard Dip, for dipping.

Enjoy!

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Dilly Fig Mustard Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS:
6 Eggs
1 Tbsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip
½ c Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt
4 Tbsp F+F Dilly Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Salt & Pepper, to taste

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Jalapeños, thinly sliced
Fresh Dill, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill a large sauce pan with enough water to cover all 6 eggs. 
2. Once water is at a boil, carefully place the eggs in the water & boil for 10 minutes.
3. Remove eggs from boiling water & place into an ice bath, to cool.
4. Once cooled, peal & separate the eggs. Halve the egg whites and set aside on a serving tray. 
5. Mash the yolks in a mixing bowl. Add the F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip & mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the bowl & mix well. 
6. Drizzle in the F+F Dilly Jalapeño Hot Sauce, stirring & tasting as you go, to make sure it’s not too spicy for your taste.
7. Salt & pepper egg yolk mixture, to taste.
8. Once done, place the egg yolk mixture into a piping or ziplock bag & begin to fill the egg white halves.
9. Top each with fresh dill & a thin piece of jalapeño, if desired.

Enjoy!

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Maple Fig Old Fashioned

FIG GROUND MUSTARD SIMPLE SYRUP INGREDIENTS: 
¾ c Dark Brown Sugar
1 c Water
¼ c F+F Small Batch Vermont Maple Syrup
2 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip
2-4 Fresh Figs 

OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
2 ½ oz Bourbon 
1 oz Fig Ground Mustard Simple Syrup 
3 Dashes of Bitters

SIMPLE SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil over medium heat. Add dark brown sugar whisking vigorously until it is dissolved. 
2. Add vanilla, F+F Small Batch Vermont Maple Syrup & F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip, continuing to whisk until fully combined.
3. Once fully combined, reduce the heat to low & add in the figs. Simmer gently for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing figs gently with a fork or whisk. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep and cool completely. Then strain. Simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.

OLD FASHIONED INSTRUCTIONS: 
4. To make the Old Fashioned cocktail, pour 2 ½ oz bourbon into a whiskey glass. Add 3 dashes of bitters and 1 oz of cooled, strained Fig Ground Mustard simple syrup. Stir well. 
5. Add a large ice cube & serve!

Enjoy!

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Stuffed Chicken with Fig Ground Mustard Glaze

INGREDIENTS: 
2 Airline Chicken Breasts (skin-on + drumette) 
Salt & Pepper, to taste
4 oz Goat Cheese, softened (may use Brie 
or another soft cheese, if preferred)
1 Tbsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip 

GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip 
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Water

INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Pat dry chicken with a paper towel, then season with salt & pepper on both sides. Place chicken breasts on parchment-lined baking sheet. 
2. Stuff the chicken, underneath the skin, with softened goat cheese & about 1 tablespoon of F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip. 
3. Bake at 375°F for about 45-60 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. 
4. While the chicken bakes, make the glaze. In a small sauce pan, mix together 3 tablespoons of F+F Fig Ground Mustard Dip with brown sugar & water. Bring to a low bowl, reduce heat, and simmer until glaze is reduced by about half. 
5. Serve baked chicken with Fig Ground Mustard glaze overtop.

Enjoy!

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