Roasted Apples and Pears Dried Cranberries & Candied Ginger

Bartlett D'Anjou PearsRoasted Apples and Pears – Easy. Scrumptious. Gluten-Free.

Once again, needing to include a dessert for an upcoming cooking class inspired the development of a new recipe. For a class featuring the end of summer’s tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs, how could it not also feature the first of fall’s Continue reading Roasted Apples and Pears Dried Cranberries & Candied Ginger

Roasted Pear Maple Pecan Crisp – Updated, Sophisticated, Easy

Roasted Pear Maple Pecan Crisp – Updated, Sophisticated, Easy

Roasted Pear Maple Pecan Crisp with Maple Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds . . . It’s What’s for Dessert  

Consider a crisp and tender pear dessert for your holiday table. Easily prepared Roasted Pear Maple Pecan Crisp comes together in 15 minutes. Then bakes unattended for about 40. With most holiday meals requiring organization Continue reading Roasted Pear Maple Pecan Crisp – Updated, Sophisticated, Easy

Fall Greens Pear Pecan Caesar Salad Begins with a Knockout Dressing

Fall Greens Pear Pecan Caesar Salad Begins with the Dressing

Fall Greens Pear Pecan Caesar Salad – Bright, Creamy, Delicious

A mid-summer visit from “Pie,” a dear friend originally from New Orleans, of course involved food. The menu included a Caesar Salad. With her first bite, Pie declared the Caesar Salad the best ever. With her vote of confidence, I’ve since made the dressing Continue reading Fall Greens Pear Pecan Caesar Salad Begins with a Knockout Dressing

Pear Pomegranate Crisp with Maple Pecan Topping

Pear Pomegranate Crisp with Maple Pecan Topping Pear Pomegranate Crisp – Even Better with Coconut Cream

Naturally sweet, juicy pears and tart-sweet pomegranate molasses combine lusciously with the pecan studded and cardamom spiced oat topping. Being mostly fruit, Pear Pomegranate Crisp works as well for dessert as it does for brunch and for celebrations. Celebrations such as Valentine’s day, Continue reading Pear Pomegranate Crisp with Maple Pecan Topping

Kale Tabouli with Pear Walnut & Pomegranate

Kale Tabouli with Pear Walnut & Pomegranate
Kale Tabouli Salad – Refreshing, Festive & Flavorful

The jewel-like sparkle of Kale Tabouli, along with its ease of preparation, makes it an ideal salad for Thanksgiving and beyond. Kale Tabouli’s bright flavors from juicy pears, crunchy walnuts and sweet/tart pomegranate seeds provide a great counter to all the richness of Continue reading Kale Tabouli with Pear Walnut & Pomegranate

Apple Pear Crisp — Easier than Pie

Apple Pear Crisp — Easier than Pie

Apple Pear Crisp Made in My Mom’s Vintage Baking Dish

Apples and pears baked with orange juice and zest. Top the Apple Pear Crisp with crumbly spiced walnuts, honey, butter and oats and you have one of fall’s most perfect desserts. A fruit crisp, so much easier than making a pie. Yet all the same delicious, tender bites and homey fall Continue reading Apple Pear Crisp — Easier than Pie

Nashi Pearls & Mandarins (Asian Pears & Tangerines)

Nashi Pearls & Mandarins (Asian Pears & Tangerines)Nashi Pearls – Luscious, Light & Lovely

What a challenge I gave myself. Coming up with a dessert for this Saturday’s Flavors of Japan cooking class wasn’t easy. Classic Japanese meals usually end on a savory rather than sweet note. Although sweets are loved in Japan, they’re more likely to be served with tea in the afternoon. Continue reading Nashi Pearls & Mandarins (Asian Pears & Tangerines)