Pesto with green beans and potatoes is a classic dish. This recipe omits the pasta and substitutes almonds for pine nuts, making an incredible summer salad.
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Buckwheat Crepes with Sauteed Apples and Gruyère Cheese
Apr 27, 2008 by
These crepes, straight from Brittany, are made with richly flavored buckwheat flour and filled to bursting with Golden Delicious apples, onions, and ham.
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese
May 03, 2004 by
A great entertaining recipe. Chicken breasts are stuffed with fresh figs, goat cheese, pancetta, and garlic. An elegant and easy chicken dinner.

Dried Figs and Apricots in Vanilla Wine Syrup
Apr 27, 2004 by
Dried figs and apricots come together in a vanilla-bean-and-cinnamon white wine syrup.To dress it up, serve it with whipped cream and toasted almonds on top.
Cream Cheese, Fig, and Walnut Spread with Smoked Salmon
Apr 16, 2004 by
A simple recipe for a delicious cream cheese spread filled with dried figs, smoked salmon, and walnuts. It’s spooned into endive boats for a killer nibble.
