Recipe monday

I often get the question; What can I serve as a little something at a party?
My go to dish is always bruschetta.
Its so easy to make, you don't have to slave in the kitchen for hours and everyone likes it.
This version is made with pate, port wine cooked shallots and figs.
But you can make them with something as easy as chopped tomatoes and basil.
I always serve these with some sparkling wine.
I know its monday and not really a party day, but hey.....
It should be a little party everyday, right?
Enjoy!

Fig bruschetta
Serves 12 as an appetizer

1 tablespoon butter
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup ruby port wine
4 peppercorns
1 bayleaf
6 slices of good bread
200 g pate
8 figs, quartered

Melt butter in a small skillet.
Saute the shallots until soft.
Add port, peppercorns and bay leafs.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced to a thick syrup.
Cool.
Toast the bread and top with pate.
Cut in half.
Serve with the shallots and figs.

Photo by Colin Cook

Comments

[Amy]

Oh yum - I'm going to try these - I love figs and I have tons of Ruby Port over from making mincemeat at Christmas so perfect thanks.

[Sarka]

Yummy, all of my favourite things - Port and figs. I love this bruschetta, wonderful recipe! I have to try it soon! Thanks for inspiration! ;)

[Becky]

simply beautiful.

[31everything.com]

SO happy to have found your blog! I love it! Fig bruschetta - the name alone is making my mouth water... sound delish! :)

[M]

"port wine cooked shallots and figs"
Are the figs cooked in the port reduction with the shallots?

[Yummy Food]

I'm going to try these....I love figs !!!!
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