Gingery, with hints of lemon and orange, this jam is delightful on biscuits or scones. I like to use a variety of pears when making this jam, to give it more texture, while preserving the sweetness. The...
I use Bosc or Anjou pears for this jam. This jam is quick and easy and only makes 3 cups. The recipe is from Small Batch Preserving by Topp and Howard.
From Ruth Van Waerebeek's "Everbody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook." Ruth recommends this as an accompaniment to her Christmas Turkey. I make this once a year for Thanksgiving. Note: Prepare several hours...
This is a creamy, sweet, crunchy salad. I had a bunch of pears I had to use and came up with this. Served on a bed of greens and I topped with candied walnuts as you see in the picture.This would be nice...
A grilled, rather than baked, pizza with some unexpectedly delightful toppings. Use these ideas as a starting point and get creative with your toppings... the possibilities are endless! Enjoy with a salad...
These are wonderful addition to a cheese course. Serve a few of the dried pears with a few slices of fresh pead and a blue cheese such as a buttery Gorgonzola. This recipe is from the Early Summer 2002...
Soothing, comforting and delicious. Can also be used as a special appetizer - Top baked Brie or Camembert cheese with this jelly; serve with mini toasts, pear slices and walnuts.
This is a recipe that I came up with before going out of town. I needed to get rid of some perishable ingredients and didn't want to have to go to the store to buy anything else. I started with a pear...
This simple, elegant appetizer has an amazing combination of sweet, salty, tart and fresh flavors. Replace the mint with any type of herb that you like. Oregano is quite nice. For an even quicker version,...
This is a very light salad from Korea and something similar to one served at a local Korean restaurant. You can julienne the vegetables if you have the patience but I use a Japanese mandolin, it has various...
Easy, flavorful and just so unique. This goes great with roasted pork, chops, grilled chicken, or just about anything. It makes a wonderful starter salad. I wish I knew who invented this, but looked around...
Bosc pears are strong-flavored and hold their shape when cooked, making them well suited for this savory side dish. It's a terrific accompaniment for a glazed ham or grilled sausage or most any roasted...
This is a simple recipe and posted per recipe request. The recipe doesn't state if you should peel and core the pears before cooking them, I would definitely not skip this step, I think the pear peels...
Chicken soup isn't the only soup. Veggies and fruits make a great soup too. It's a delicate, sublime and nutritious. It transports me to the countryside surrounded by green and flowers, feeling the air...
Fruit is often considered essential to a healthful breakfast, and an ice pop is just a fun treat. But what would happen if the two became one? A healthful ice pop? And a fun-filled breakfast food that...
I looked at all of the recipes I could find and smashed them all together in this one. I am very pleased with the results. The honey stands out nicely with the fruit flavors.
A fast and easy salad made with "fall/winter" ingredients. Be sure to toast your walnut halves! This salad would also be good drizzled with extra honey on top.
This easy and very tasty recipe was given to me by a friend many years ago. It makes a great gift. Enjoy! Cooking time does not include putting in jars.