3 tbsp butter OR margarine
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 fresh Bartlett Pears, cored, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, optional
Directions
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and cook, until limp. Add pears and cook until fruit is just tender, about 3 minutes. … [Read more...]
2 medium ripe but firm Bartlett Pears, cored and cut into small chunks, peeled optional
1/2 large ripe mango, peeled, seeded and cut into small chunks
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced
3 tbsp chopped … [Read more...]
1 oz pear-flavored vodka
1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz lime juice
1 oz cranberry juice
1 slice fresh California red pear*
Directions
Pour vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain liquid into martini glass. Float sliced pear on top. Serves one.
*Slice fresh pear across its middle, rather from stem to blossom end. … [Read more...]
8 cups assorted torn mixed salad greens
2 fresh California Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
3 cooked, skinned chicken breast halves, cut into strips
2 tbsp minced shallots OR green onions
1/2 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese OR other cheese
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
Directions
Line platter with greens; top with pears, cooked … [Read more...]
Sommelier Jamieson Kerr recommends:
2004 Chenin Blanc/ Viognier, Pine Ridge Winery (Napa)
The Chenin Blanc/Viognier provides a great juxtaposition between sweet and sour. The nose smells sweet, but the palate is dry. This wine is a fat, rich and round white balanced by the fruit of pear, sweetness of the onion and acidity of the vinaigrette.
*Sara’s recipes featuring Bartlett Pears and … [Read more...]
1 10-oz.) package washed and ready-to-eat fresh spinach
1 (15-oz.) can sliced Bartlett pears in light syrup, drained
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if time permits)
3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar-based salad dressing
1 tsp orange zest
8 cups assorted mixed salad greens
2 fresh California Bartlett or Comice pears, cored and sliced
1⁄2 red onion, sliced thinly
1⁄2 cup walnut halves
1⁄2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Directions
Line a large platter with greens. Top with pears, sliced onions and sprinkle with walnuts and crumbled cheese. Combine vinegar and oil … [Read more...]