This week CSA members are getting plenty of freshly picked pears and there are even more pears for sale at market. Yes, these juicy tree fruits taste wonderful eaten alone, but you can also add them to meals and desserts.
Like apples, thinly sliced pears make a wonderful addition to a cheese plate. You can also pair them with Manchego in a salad like this one from epicurious.com. Try following the recipe to a tee, or simplify it by putting diced pear and grated Manchego over baby arugula and drizzling it with the dressing in the recipe. Or, if you don’t even feel like whipping up a homemade dressing, just use your favorite balsamic vinaigrette and some freshly ground pepper.
Looking to finish a meal, rather than start one? Caramelize some pears and serve them over ice cream. Chow.com has a pretty foolproof method for transforming simple fruit into sweet, desserty goodness.
If you want to get creative, try McCormick’s recipe for Crunchy Asian Slaw that incorporates diced pears into the mix. This side salad is a wonderful accompaniment to teriyaki chicken made on the grill.
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Outstanding recipe ideas.
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