Figs are here, and their season is short, so make the most of them! We don’t always think of figs in savory dishes, so here’s a delicious, comforting idea for a fall meal that breaks from the usual routine: this savory cake with figs, goat cheese and honey is perfect served with an endive salad. If you’re hosting a brunch one of these days, keep it in mind too.

Savory cake (cake salé) is a staple of cold summer meals, aperitifs and buffet dinners. Here is a recipe for a moist savory cake with deli meat, olives and chives. You can use this base and adapt it however you like.

The savory cake (cake salé), here with tuna and olives, is a classic you never get tired of and one you can vary endlessly. You can use this recipe as a base and adapt it however you like.