Several fresh figs, washed, with stems removed and sliced lengthwise • mascarpone cheese • honey, or to taste • Toppings like prosciutto, basil, mint, and chocolate
espresso or strong coffee • eggs • sugar • ladyfingers (half a 7oz. package) • mascarpone • Cocoa powder for topping • 6-in (15-cm) round pan with deep sides, or equivalent
pecan halves (raw, unsalted) • maple syrup • butter • good pinch of flaky sea salt • (scant ½ cup) maple syrup • heavy cream (33–35% fat) • butter, cut into small cubes and kept cold • flaky sea salt • (18 cm / 7-inch ring mold, 6 cm high sides) • all-purpose flour • almond flour • / approx. ⅓ cup) cold butter, cubed •
eggs • sugar • vanilla pod (or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract) • mascarpone • sponge biscuits (or Italian "pavesini", but they are harder to find) • black coffee (without sugar) • bitter cocoa • amaretto, rum or cherry liqueur (optional) • chocolate chips
For the crust: 300 grams All-purpose flour • certified olive oil • unsalted butter, melted with Tbs of honey • red vinegar • salt • water, plus one tablespoon if needed • For the mascarpone filling: • heavy whipping cream (36% butterfat content) • juice of 2 or more limes • powdered sugar or 1 cup of fresh sweet blackberries • For the topping: 10 to 12 fresh kiwis, two pounds
Cooked boneless chicken (seared, grilled, pulled, etc.) • Corn tortillas • Goya sofrita (wonderful flavor base in to have in general) • Garlic (minced, fresh if possible) • Canned jalapenos (preferably with some other veg like carrots) • Mascarpone (or ricotta) • Chicken stock • Monterey Jack Cheese (sliced from block)