Filling

• 2 cups dried figs, hard tips discarded
• 1½ cups dried dates, pitted
• 1 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon geound cloves

Cookie dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash
• colored sprinkles for decoration

Italian Fig Cookies

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• 1 or 2 satsumas, depending on size
• 1 large ruby red grapefruit
• 1 Meyer lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 shallot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

Louisiana Citrus Salad

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• 2 apples, Gala or Golden Delicious
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (sour cream or cream fraiche may be substituted)
• 2 teaspoons honey plus more for drizzling

See our page on Apples for alternatives.

Baked Apples With Candied Walnuts

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For the barbecue sauce

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mild-flavored Louisiana pepper sauce, such as Crystal brand
• 1 tablespoon clover honey
• 6 tablespoons clarified butter

For the oysters

• canola oil, for deep frying
• 2 cups seasoned flour
• 36 medium-to-large oysters,* drained
• 1 cup blue-cheese dipping sauce or salad dressing

Red Fish Grill Barbecue Oysters

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Crust

• 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extrract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

Pecan topping

• 3¼ cups (about 13 ounces) coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Honey Pecan Bars

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• 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2/3 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned pumpkin just fine)
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 1 medium red apple and/or green pear, cored and thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons honey

Pumpkin Rice Pudding With Cranberries And Apples

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• 4-5 lbs Boston butt pork roast
• ​1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or more as needed
• ​1 large onion, chopped
• ​3 cloves garlic, minced
• ​1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ​2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ​1/4 cup honey
• 2½ cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce, your favorite

Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

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• 1 1/2 ounces citrus vodka
• 3/4 ounce creme de violette
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon local honey
• large swath of lemon peel

Created by Lu Brow for the 2012 BCS Championship

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• 5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lbs)
• 3 Golden Delicious apples
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes in Honey-Bourbon Glaze

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• 1 cup blanched filberts
• 2 cans (4 1/2 oz. size) blanched whole almonds
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

 Torrone Italian Nougat

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