Tag Archives: Seckel

Celebrating the Sweet Seckel

Brittany By on

Break out the party poppers! National Pear Month is here, and we’re celebrating during December by introducing you to all ten varieties of Northwest-grown pears. Did you know our favorite fruit comes in a bite-sized variety? Meet the Seckel: crisp, sweet, and petite. Olive green with a maroon blush, the Seckel is ideal pickled, as a picture-perfect garnish for holiday entrees, or eaten fresh out of hand! Sized for small hands, it’s a popular lunchbox pick. Adorn your holiday ham with roasted Seckel pears…or get exotic with this Spiced Squab Breast with Seckels. Make a peck of pickled pears, wrap a ribbon around the jar, and put it under the tree. Voila! This simple gift from your kitchen will have everyone asking for more. Everyone’s going with the grain (salad) this year. You can sweeten your table with this Pear, Roasted Continue reading →

Pear, Roasted Carrot, and Ginger Quinoa Pilaf

Hilary By on

Fall is in the air, and all types of fresh pears are arriving at local grocers. This pear and quinoa pilaf makes a healthy and filling side dish or lunch. I love finding new ways to use quinoa, and roasted carrots and ginger make a wonderful savory contrast to the honey sweetness of the pears in this dish. Try this recipe with small and colorful Seckels if you can find them, but if not, any firm-ripe pear will do! Ingredients 2 cups multicolored carrots, medium dice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated Half an orange, zest and juice 6 firm-ripe Seckel USA Pears (or substitute 2 large pears), sliced or diced ¼ cup roasted and salted pistachios Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to Continue reading →