holiday dishes – The Pear Dish https://usapears.org/blog A blog about our favorite fruit, USA Pears! Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:52:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Pear Waldorf Salad https://usapears.org/blog/pear-waldorf-salad/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:31:15 +0000 http://usapears.org/blog/?p=4869 During those weeks between the holidays at this time of year, a crunchy, fresh salad with a wintery undertone is just what we crave. The Waldorf Salad may be traditionally made with apples, but we love it with the soft, seductive sweetness of ripe pears. Instead of gloppy mayonnaise, we toss crisp celery and fennel, toasted walnuts, grapes, and those succulent pears with Greek yogurt for a tangy take. Fresh herbs and sunflower seeds add texture and a modern feel. Serve the salad spooned into butter lettuce or radicchio leaves, or scoop it up with warm pita bread for a light and simple lunch. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 ripe USA Red Anjou Pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, reserving fronds, cored, and sliced 3 ribs celery with leaves, stalks sliced and leaves Continue reading →

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]]> Pear Pecan Pumpkin Spice Bread https://usapears.org/blog/pear-pecan-pumpkin-spice-bread/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:00:29 +0000 http://usapears.org/blog/?p=4793 Some “breads” are actually quite sweet and sugary, acting more like cake than bread. This Pear Pecan Pumpkin Spice Bread lets the naturally sweet taste of the pears shine through without any added sugar AND it pears perfectly (pun intended) with savory dishes like a steamy bowl of butternut squash soup. It’ll also look beautiful on your holiday table! Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: 2 fresh ripe USA Pears – peel, core, cut into pieces 2 fresh USA Pears with stem – cut in half (leave core attached), core and peel 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice 2 teaspoons cocoa – unsweetened ½ cup extra virgin olive light oil or avocado oil ½ cup plain Greek yogurt – Continue reading →

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]]> Pear, Pistachio & Parmesan Pinwheels https://usapears.org/blog/pear-pistachio-parmesan-pinwheels/ Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:44:47 +0000 http://blog.usapears.org/?p=4555 You’ll be the host with the most when you present these warm, flaky hors d’oeuvres to guests on New Year’s Eve. Diced USA pears are rolled up in puff pastry, with crunchy pistachios, piquant Parmesan, and a kick of cracked pepper, creating bite-sized bursts of flavor. Deceptively simple to prepare, and sweet and savory at the same time, they make the perfect cocktail accompaniment. 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half a 17.3-ounce package), thawed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup finely diced USA Red Anjou or Bartlett pear (about ½ a large pear) ¼ cup ground pistachios ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Place the pastry sheet on a clean work surface and roll it out to smooth the seams and create a 10-inch square. Cut the square in half, forming two 10-by-5-inch Continue reading →

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]]> Pear, Fennel, Red Onion, and Butternut Squash Gratin https://usapears.org/blog/pear-fennel-red-onion-and-butternut-squash-gratin/ https://usapears.org/blog/pear-fennel-red-onion-and-butternut-squash-gratin/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:02:01 +0000 http://blog.usapears.org/?p=3764 With the holiday season approaching, I’m finding inspiration for pear recipes everywhere I look. Take this week’s recipe, for example. A gratin is a classic holiday dish – it’s rich and festive and it makes the perfect accompaniment to roasted meat. So why not incorporate beautiful red pears for added sweetness, color, and seasonality? The combination of flavors in this gratin is truly unique. The creamy roasted butternut squash, the lightly liquorice-y flavor of roasted fennel, the tanginess of the vintage cheddar – they all harmonize perfectly with the honey-sweetness of the roasted pears. Try this recipe in place of roasted yams at Thanksgiving or as an addition to your Christmas dinner table. Any leftovers you’re lucky enough to end up with will keep well in the refrigerator, and will taste even better in the days following your big holiday Continue reading →

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