Juicy figs add perfectly subtle sweetness to savoury dishes, says our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson.
They can be used in a simple summer starter, for example: place a ball of burrata, a few slices of prosciutto, some quartered figs, olives, toasted focaccia, salted almonds and then drizzle over olive oil and truffle honey.
For a beautiful summery main course, however, the recipe below is sure to impress.