Top dried figs with dolcelatte, prosciutto and a drizzle of honey for impressive yet surprisingly simple canapés. They make perfect party food

Use larger slices of sourdough in these tartines for an impressive-looking lunch or starter that's deceptively easy

Enjoy this sticky, sweet fig chutney alongside pâté and our homemade rosemary crackers or your favourite cheese. Make the most of figs when they're in season

This traditional Christmas cake is the perfect combination of fruit, nuts and spices

Give the gift of homemade fig jam to family and friends. It's the perfect partner to a fresh loaf at breakfast time, or try swirled into natural yogurt

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes

Get set for Christmas with this sticky make-ahead chutney. Serve as part of a cheeseboard alongside blue cheeses, or package to give as a gift

Get your dinner party off to a great start with this salad topped with toasted almonds. Alternatively, it can be made into impressive-looking canapés

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Sponge pudding gets taken up a level with the addition of delicious baked figs and thyme, resulting in a seriously comforting wintry dessert. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or Greek yogurt

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It's delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

A simple and stylish nutty fig pudding ready in just 10 minutes

The pineapple flavour really comes through in this tangy chutney, making it a perfect accompaniment for ham and all your festive cold meats and cheeses

Gift jars of our chutney flavoured with figs, plums and festive spices to friends and family. It's a thoughtful and useful present at Christmas time

Easy to make and full of juicy fruit, this cake can be served at teatime or as a pudding, the perfect finish to Sunday lunch

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Make the party season stress-free with these simple throw-together fig and goat's cheese canapés. For added luxury, try using truffle-infused honey

Looking for something new to go with your favourite cheese? This makes a perfect accompaniment, or a lovely gift

If you want to make this more substantial, you could serve some prosciutto or Serrano ham with it

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

This sophisticated cake is gently spiced and full of treacly flavours from dried figs and muscovado sugar, finished with a cream cheese icing

Use up that extra fruit and make a delicious pear & dried apricot chutney

Add dried sour plums to this Afghan-inspired curry to impart an interesting salty, sour flavour. If you can’t get them, use dried sour cherries instead

Give your pizza a gourmet makeover with sensational ingredients, including tangy Italian cheese and sweet ripe figs – perfect for lunchtime entertaining

Use as many or as few tomatoes as you like, roast for a couple of hours then pack into jars with herbs and olive oil

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests