Mushroom Risotto with Honey Roasted Figs

When my friends Forest, of 52 Martinis, and Melanie, of Gâteaux Mama, decided to raise the challenge of making a seasonal meal that revolved around early autumn figs, I jumped at the chance to participate and experiment with ideas for a main course. Mushrooms and figs are both exciting arrivals of the season, so I decided to bring the two together, making a simple mushroom risotto paired with honey roasted figs. This dish would be excellent with the addition of panfried scallops, but on its