Fig Anchoiade Recipes

Steps:

• Soak the figs in hot water for about 15 minutes, then drain.
• Put everything, except the oil and orange flower water, into a food processor.
• Pureee while adding the oil in a steady stream. Taste and add orange flower water 1 teaspoon at a time in case you find it too perfumed.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve. Best to make at least a day ahead.

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Line the bottom with an 8-by-20-inch piece of parchment paper, allowing the excess paper to hang over the sides.
• For the crust: Whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.
• Beat the sugar and butter using an electric hand mixer until combined in a large bowl. Beat in the egg, cream and vanilla until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat until the mixture forms into clumps. Press the clumps together to form a dough. Knead the dough for 30 seconds and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• For the filling: Place 1/4 cup water, the figs, orange juice, vanilla extract and orange zest in a food processor. Blend until the figs are finely ground, about 2 minutes. Add the almond butter and blend until incorporated. Add the almonds and pulse until combined.
• Remove the plastic from the dough and cut in half. Roll out 1 piece of dough into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle on a well-floured work surface. Cut the dough in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise to make 4 equal-size pieces of dough. Transfer the dough pieces to the prepared baking dish using a spatula, and arrange in a single layer. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal. Spoon the filling onto the dough. Spread the filling evenly over the dough using damp hands. Smooth the top of the filling using a rubber spatula. Roll out the remaining dough into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle. Cut into 4 equal pieces and place on top of the filling, pinching the edges of the dough together to seal. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Place the baking dish on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Using the excess parchment paper as handles, remove and place on a cutting board. Cut the cookie into twenty-four 1 1/2-inch-square pieces and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the anchovies, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
• Blend until very smooth.
• Spoon into a serving dish and top with the parsley.
• Cover tightly and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 48 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Coarsely chop anchovies; combine with garlic and oil in a small skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until anchovies melt, stirring while cooking to crush anchovies into a paste.
• Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.