Sauteed Figs with Almonds

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a good one from Rosemary Zwick:

Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a
long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about
their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new
apartment and to stay for dinner. "I've got a wife and three kids and
I'd love to have you visit us."

"Great. Where do you live?"

"Here's the address. And there's plenty of parking behind the apartment.
Park and come around to the front door, kick it open with your foot, go
to the elevator and press the button with your left elbow, then enter!
When you reach the sixth floor, go down the hall until you see my name
on the door. Then press the doorbell with your right elbow and I'll let you in."

"Good. But tell me, what is all this business of kicking the front door
open, then pressing elevator buttons with my right, then my left elbow?"

"Surely, you're not coming empty-handed?"

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Whether you're a follower of the Mediterranean diet or not, the
healthiest dessert might be no dessert at all. But if you're one of
those people who insists on finishing a meal with a taste of something
sweet, a small dish of fruit and nuts can't be beat.

Sauteed Figs with Almonds

2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
12 ripe fresh figs, halved lengthwise
2 Tbs (30 ml) brown sugar
1 cup (250 ml) slivered blanched almonds, toasted

Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the fig halves
and sprinkle with brown sugar. Saute, turning the figs gently, until
warmed through, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted almond.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Jun 10 19:41:48 2010