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Asian-Style Pork and Pear Lettuce Wraps

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Here is a perfect no-fuss summer dinner for a busy evening. These pork and pear lettuce wraps require just 20 minutes from start to finish and are full of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Serve them with a simple and fresh cucumber salad dressed with rice wine vinegar for a lovely and complete meal. Ingredients 12 cup-shaped lettuce leaves, from about one head lettuce 1 pound ground pork ½ cup finely chopped shallots 2 teaspoons grated ginger 3 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1-2 teaspoons fish sauce, to your taste 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Anjou or Green Bartlett, small dice ½ cup roasted and salted cashews, roughly chopped 4 scallions, sliced thinly Directions Pick 12 nice lettuce leaves, wash them, shake or spin dry, and place in the refrigerator to crisp. In a wide sauté Continue reading →

Grilled Pizzettas with Pears, Shaved Ham, and Fresh Basil

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Cooking pizza on the grill is an excellent way to keep your house cool in the summer and still enjoy one of your favorite dinners—and it’s easier than you think! This recipe makes four individual pizzettas, so everyone can enjoy their very own. You’ll lightly crisp one side of the pizza crusts, flip them, top them, and cook them until they’re done to your liking. Fresh USA Pear slices, shaved ham, and fragrant basil make the perfect summer toppings for this lighter (but no less delicious) version of this beloved meal. Ingredients 1 ball (16 ounces) store-bought pizza dough Flour for rolling out dough 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated 4 ounces best-quality shaved ham 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Green or Red Bartlett Several stems fresh basil leaves Directions About an hour before you’d Continue reading →

Black Rice Salad with Cherries, Pears, and Gouda

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This simple and hearty salad is full of fresh fruit and contains fiber. Its lightly sweet flavor comes from the ripe pears, cherries, and just a touch of fresh-squeezed orange juice in the dressing. It also features wonderful savory notes courtesy of the rice, gouda cheese, and walnuts. Put them all together and the result is a beautiful salad full of unique flavors, colors, and textures. Try this salad for dinner on a hot summer day. Cook the rice and roast the onions in the morning and you’ll only need 10 minutes to complete this dish in the evening. Serve the salad alongside something simple from the grill, or as a vegetarian meal in and of itself. Ingredients Salad 1 small sweet onion, large dice 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cups cooked and cooled black rice (or use any type Continue reading →

Pear Breakfast Popovers

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Here is an elegant and delicious breakfast recipe that is incredibly easy to make. The simple batter is whipped up in the blender and poured into a muffin tin filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced pears. Just 25 minutes in the oven and the popovers become light, fluffy, and irresistibly golden brown. Make a double batch and freeze the extras in a heavy-duty zipper bag. Just pop them into a hot oven for a few minutes to reheat for a quick breakfast. Ingredients ¼ cup (half a stick) butter 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Green Anjou or Bosc, medium dice ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour ⅛ teaspoon salt Maple syrup for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Melt the butter in the microwave in a medium bowl, about 30 Continue reading →

Tangy Braised Cabbage with Pears

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Here is a great side dish for winter dinner menus. If it has never occurred to you to use cabbage for anything other than coleslaw, give this recipe a try. The cabbage becomes wonderfully tender as it cooks, and the tanginess from the balsamic vinegar alongside the sweetness of the pears is really a thing to behold. This dish is excellent alongside a whole roasted chicken or with Braised Pork with Pears and Sherry Vinegar. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium sweet onion, halved, peeled, and cut into thin half-rings 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and cut into approximately 2 inch pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 bay leaf 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Bosc or Anjou Directions Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot Continue reading →

Pear and Red Potato Gratin

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This savory pairing of Pacific Northwest potatoes and pears makes a great side dish for roast pork or barbecued chicken. For a reduced fat approach, substitute chicken stock for half the cream. Ingredients 2 pounds Anjou USA Pears, cored 2 pounds Northwest-grown red potatoes 2 teaspoons salt, to taste ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated ½ cup Rogue Creamery Oregonzola or Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Directions Thinly slice pears into rings using a mandoline or knife. Slice potatoes to the same thickness as pears. In a saucepan, mix seasonings together with cream and carefully bring to a brief boil. Layer a third of the potato and pear slices in the bottom of a 10 x 2 round baking dish, alternating pears and Continue reading →

Pear Bread with Brown Butter and Cardamom

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Got ripe pears? This pear bread recipe is simple to make and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. The loaf is lightly spiced with cardamom and made moist and sweet with the addition of two ripe USA Pears. Browning the butter in a small saucepan before mixing up the batter gives this bread a wonderfully nutty flavor. Enjoy it as an easy breakfast, pack it into lunchboxes, or have a slice with a cup of afternoon tea. Ingredients ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks) ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ripe USA Pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour ¾ teaspoon cardamom 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Place the butter into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the butter begins to sizzle, cook for Continue reading →

Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Pears and Sweet Onion

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These delicious and juicy burgers are perfect for a summer cookout. Firm-ripe USA Pears, sweet onion, ground turkey, and fresh thyme come together to make a quick and easy dinner. Creamy goat cheese and more pear slices top these fresh and light turkey burgers for a nice change of pace from a traditional beef burger. Throw some zucchini and red peppers on the grill, and the meal is complete! Make a double batch of these burgers and freeze the uncooked patties between sheets of waxed paper for a quick dinner down the road. Ingredients ¾ pound ground white turkey ¾ pound ground dark turkey 1 firm-ripe USA Pear, such as Bartlett or Anjou, medium dice ½ a medium sweet onion, medium dice ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil for brushing Continue reading →

German Pancake with Caramelized Pears

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This large pancake puffs up in the oven but quickly deflates. Anjou pears hold their shape beautifully and add plenty of flavor to this breakfast entrée. Ingredients               4 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 3 Anjou (Red or Green) USA Pears, peeled, cored, and sliced, about 3 cups ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup sugar Powdered sugar Directions  Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs then add the milk, flour, vanilla, and salt. Continue whisking until batter is smooth. Melt the butter in a cast iron or ovenproof 10-inch skillet. Add the pears and cinnamon and cook, stirring gently, until the pears begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and cook over medium Continue reading →

Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Pears and Creamy Cheddar Dressing

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Here is a a beautiful and fresh take on a classic salad combination: fruit, nuts, and cheese. Toasted hazelnuts are the perfect match for sweet, ripe pears, and finely grated vintage cheddar cheese adds plenty of interest to the classic buttermilk dressing. Serve this salad as a unique accompaniment to any winter holiday meal. The crisp, fresh winter vegetables will make a perfect partner to a Thanksgiving turkey or any other roasted meat and the pears are a healthy and colorful addition. Ingredients Salad 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 small head radicchio, chopped 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced on a diagonal 2 USA Pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett, cored and sliced ⅓ cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts Dressing 5 tablespoons mayonnaise ¾ cup buttermilk ¾ cup finely grated vintage sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped chives ½ teaspoon Continue reading →