pizza – 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 Grilled Pear and Lamb Flatbreads https://usapears.org/blog/grilled-pear-and-lamb-flatbreads/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:02:49 +0000 http://blog.usapears.org/?p=4721 Pears and meat are a winning combination. We often think of pork and chicken with fruit, but let’s not overlook lamb. That robust flavor is deliciously complemented by sweet, aromatic charred pears hot off the grill, and both partner perfectly with Middle Eastern flavors. Here we have a complete meal cooked almost entirely on the grill. A very simple dough is rolled out to make homemade flatbreads that get cooked right on the grill, and then topped with sliced grilled pears and red onions, spiced ground lamb, charred halloumi cheese, and an addictive yogurt-tahini sauce. Think of these flatbreads as a pizza of sorts, perfect for a patio party, and they’re as delicious hot as they are at room temperature. Serves 6 Dough 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 Continue reading →

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]]> Grilled Pizzettas with Pears, Shaved Ham, and Fresh Basil https://usapears.org/blog/grilled-pizzettas-with-pears-shaved-ham-and-fresh-basil/ https://usapears.org/blog/grilled-pizzettas-with-pears-shaved-ham-and-fresh-basil/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:07:47 +0000 http://blog.usapears.org/?p=4215 Cooking pizza on the grill is an excellent way to keep your house cool in the summer and still enjoy one of your favorite dinners—and it’s easier than you think! This recipe makes four individual pizzettas, so everyone can enjoy their very own. You’ll lightly crisp one side of the pizza crusts, flip them, top them, and cook them until they’re done to your liking. Fresh USA Pear slices, shaved ham, and fragrant basil make the perfect summer toppings for this lighter (but no less delicious) version of this beloved meal. Ingredients 1 ball (16 ounces) store-bought pizza dough Flour for rolling out dough 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated 4 ounces best-quality shaved ham 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Green or Red Bartlett Several stems fresh basil leaves Directions About an hour before you’d Continue reading →

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