Greek Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Walnuts & Citrus Honey

Hope you had a great 4th of July! It’s really summer isn’t it? Despite a rainy start to the weekend it was pretty fantastic weather wise.  I feel like I went grocery shopping 100 times in 3 days. Each time I came back with more & more fresh fruit. I just love summer fruit & lack control when it comes to passing it up. One of my favorite treats to get this time of year is fresh figs. If you are saying to yourself - I never had a fresh fig - I highly suggest grabbing some next time you see them at the store. They’re so delicious & you can eat the whole thing! I don’t eat the little nubby stem but the rest of it I eat.  On Saturday morning I mixed up some fresh figs with yogurt & added a little crunch with some walnuts & added sweetness with some lime flavored honey. I will definitely make it again.

Read on for this quick recipe.

Ricotta Fig Basil Bites

This past weekend I had some of my VIP girlfriends (plus one VIP in training - the adorable little miss Evie!) over & served up these tasty little bites with my freshly made ricotta & wine (of course).  They're super simple to make.  Just slice a thin baguette into rounds about 1/2 inch thick.  Then smear each piece with a bit of ricotta & top with a few slices of fig.  Sprinkle each bite with some ribbons of fresh basil  & drizzle with honey!

You can just serve these with some napkins since no fork or knife is required, making them a perfect party snack.   Use whatever fruit & herb pair you like - the key is to keep it bite sized.  Next time I may try peaches with mint & maybe drizzle a balsamic reduction over it.  Mmmm yes I think I will definitely do that.  What herb fruit combo would you make?