59 pears with herbed and Recipes

stilton blue cheese, ripe pear, walnuts, toasted (see recipe for toasted walnuts), bread (white or dark ), unsalted butter, softened, shallot, chopped fine (or onion), salt and pepper (optional), fresh tarragon, chopped fine (or herb of choice)

bacon, chopped, onion, peeled and chopped, chicken broth (1litre), peeled butternut squash, cubes (1litre), california bartlett pears, peeled cored and cubed, chopped celery (175 ml), herbes de provence (5 ml), half-and-half cream (250 ml), salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh thyme

slightly underripe bartlett pears, peeled and cored, zinfandel, oranges, lemons, sugar, bay leaves, fresh lemon juice

garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar, fresh thyme leaves, firm-ripe pear, peeled, cored, dried tart cherries, packaged herb salad or mixed baby greens, shredded cooked chicken, pecans, toasted, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

pomegranate juice, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and herb dressing mix, prosciutto, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, pre-washed baby arugula, smoked turkey breast , pieces rolled into cylinders, sliced pears, drained, goat cheese, glazed walnuts and almonds, roasted tomato basil soup

diced red potatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, reduced-sodium chicken broth, sherry, pork loin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried sage, salt-free garlic and herb seasoning, freshly grated parmesan, pine nuts, watercress leaves, ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced, crumbled goat cheese, olive oil, sherry vinegar

thyme, parsley, bay leaves, preferably fresh, garlic , smashed, halibut steaks, 1 1/4-inch thick , from tail end of fish, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry vermouth, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, pear, red and yellow tomatoes, for garnish, suggestion : tapenade, recipe follows, pitted and chopped kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper

thyme, parsley, bay leaves, preferably fresh, garlic , smashed, halibut steaks, 1 1/4-inch thick , from tail end of fish, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry vermouth, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, pear, red and yellow tomatoes, for garnish, suggestion : tapenade, recipe follows, pitted and chopped kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper

real maple syrup, aged balsamic vinegar, strong earl grey brewed tea, cooled, dijon mustard, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, mixed greens (mesclun ), fresh baby spinach, fresh cilantro, chopped (about 2 cups), fresh basil, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, sliced green onion, sliced (scallions), bosc pears, thinly sliced or 3 tbsp raisins

fresh thyme, fresh parsley, bay leaves, preferably fresh, garlic , smashed, skinless mahi mahi fillets, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry vermouth, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, pear red and yellow tomatoes, for garnish

beets, goat cheese, lemon thyme, chopped chives, chopped garlic, asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper, roasted red pepper , julienned, yellow pear tomatoes, sliced in half, truffle oil

whole milk, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, chopped sage, salt and white pepper, beets , scrubbed and trimmed, whole-grain mustard, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped shallots, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh sage, salt and freshly ground black pepper, julienned belgian endive, julienned fennel, pear, cored and thinly sliced, coarsely chopped, lightly toasted walnuts

pear juice, seasoned rice vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground pepper, salt, pears, firm but ripe, unpeeled, butter, fresh ground pepper, salt, herb mixed salad greens (16 cups), crumbled blue cheese (4 oz), chopped toasted hazelnuts

italian bread , such as ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, excellent quality extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, ripe red heirloom tomatoes , such as brandywine, dutchman, or giant belgium, ripe green or black heirloom tomatoes , such as cherokee purple, black krim, green zebra or german green, ripe yellow or orange heirloom tomatoes , such as yellow brandywine, georgia streak, striped german, orange strawberry, kentucky beefsteak, old german, husky gold, yellow brandywine, or lillian s yellow, young arugula, stems removed , or sprigs of fresh baby herbs, well rinsed and spun dry, herb vinaigrette , recipe follows, assorted red and yellow cherry tomatoes or pear tomatoes, such as sungold, yellow pear, yellow currant, or principe borghese, halved, artisan goat cheese, crumbled, chopped chives, for garnish

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

walnuts, honey, dried pears, cut in 1/4-inch dice, herbes de provence (or mixed italian herbs), ground coriander, orange zest, finely grated, orange juice, lemon juice, coarse salt, french bread, slice loaf diagonally in 1/2 inch slices, goat cheese (plain , without herbs)

pork shoulder , boned, olive oil, beef stock, dry white wine, olive oil, dried rosemary, bay leaves, dried herbs (can use an herbes de provence blend), garlic cloves, rough chopped, apple cider, cider vinegar, dried apple, dried pears, dried cherries, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, allspice, cayenne pepper, dried mustard, chopped parsley, dried herbs (herbes de provence), garlic cloves, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

kosher salt, brown sugar, cold water, white shrimp, butter, olive oil, minced shallots or green onion, fruit vinegar , such as pear, rich chicken stock, heavy cream or creme fraiche, diced fresh fruit such as pears (or whatever the vinegar is made of), optional, chopped fresh herbs , of your choice, salt and freshly ground pepper, garnish: fresh chervil or tarragon sprigs