You’ll be the host with the most when you present these warm, flaky hors d’oeuvres to guests on New Year’s Eve. Diced USA pears are rolled up in puff pastry, with crunchy pistachios, piquant Parmesan, and a kick of cracked pepper, creating bite-sized bursts of flavor. Deceptively simple to prepare, and sweet and savory at the same time, they make the perfect cocktail accompaniment. 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half a 17.3-ounce package), thawed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup finely diced USA Red Anjou or Bartlett pear (about ½ a large pear) ¼ cup ground pistachios ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Place the pastry sheet on a clean work surface and roll it out to smooth the seams and create a 10-inch square. Cut the square in half, forming two 10-by-5-inch Continue reading →