For some reason, I connect pears to the holiday season
To me they are an elegant fruit,
and can be prepared in so many creative ways
I’ve rounded up some delicious recipes
for you to consider for your holiday menus
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to go to the post with a printable recipe
Blue Cheese and Pecan Baked Pears are an easy and elegant
holiday side dish
They pair beautifully with holiday turkey, ham,
chicken or lamb
If you don’t want to use blue cheese
you can use flavored goat cheese like cranberry or blueberry
Spinach Salad with Roasted Broccoli, Asparagus, Pears, and Bacon
has elements of Christmas red and green
and is a one dish dinner in a bowl
A variation of this salad is
Spinach Salad with Roasted Pears, Prosciutto & Brussels
The oil from the roasted sprouts, the soft pear,
and melted cheese provide all the dressing you need
Fig, Pear & Prosciutto Tart can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner
The puff pastry crust is light and flaky
and the filling is a mouthwatering mix of sweet and tangy flavor
Romaine Spoons with Pear Compote are party pretty appetizers
They are refreshing and light,
perfect for balancing out heavier appetizers
Apple, Pear & Walnut Galette is very versatile,
and can be served for brunch, lunch,
a side dish with dinner, or as a appetizer
Caramelized onions make a tasty base
for freshly sliced apples and pears
They are tucked into a pie crust and baked until golden
Wrap pear slices with bacon, roast and place on a salad
for a special and delicious lunch or side dish
Festive Flatbread features pears, asparagus and prosciutto
on a thin crust with a layer of Fleming’s Blue Cheese Dressing
It elevates pizza night to a holiday level!
Think pears for your holiday menus!
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Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party/ Creatively Crafty