The mellow tang of rich balsamic vinegar blends wonderfully with sweet, mysterious and delicious ripe figs for a perfectly robust dressing. Experiment and use it as a marinade for a fabulous meal; add to a baby spinach salad garnished with poached pears, dried cranberries, blue cheese and toasted pecans, and be a really good host. This balsamic fig dressing won the gold medal at the SOFI awards of the NASFT in 2008.