A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Frisee Salad with Winter Spiced Poached Pears Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A festive winter salad that is worthy of the Holidays. Ingredients For the Poached Pears: 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored (I recommend Bosc) 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/4 cup maple syrup (Grade B if you can find it)…
Pear and Walnut Wheat Berry Bowl Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 Wheat berries tossed with pears, dried cherries, spinach and walnuts in a balsamic syrup – the perfect light meal, packed with flavor and nutrients. Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat berries 1 pear (I used a…
Cardamom Pear Crisp Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 servings Warm cardamom-spiced pears with a buttery oatmeal crisp topping – easy and delicious holiday dessert! Ingredients Cardamom Oat Crisp Topping: ¼ cup rolled oats ½ cup oat flour ¼ cup almond meal or almond flour 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons sugar…
Poached Pear and Brie Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Crisp greens topped with Riesling poached pears, toasted pecans, and creamy brie. This fall-inspired salad gets a balsamic drizzle for an extra boost of flavor. Ingredients Poached Pears: 4 under-ripe Yellow Bartlett Pears, peeled 2 cups…
Apple Cider Poached Pears Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 A Fall-inspired tutorial on how to make Apple Cider Poached Pears. These pears are perfect for dessert, as a side, or with breakfast. Ingredients 3 large or 6 small under-ripe USA Pears (I used Green Anjou) 2 cups apple cider (I used 100%…
Almond Stuffed Pears with Chocolate Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A delightful seasonal vegan dessert Ingredients 4 pears 1 litre water 1 vanilla pod 1 star anise Juice of 1/2 lemon 140 g organic almond butter 20 g organic extra virgin coconut oil 20 ml maple syrup 100 g dark dairy-free chocolate,…
Cranberry Pear Sorbet Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 24 hours Total time: 24 hours 20 minutes Serves: 8 Sweet, tart, fresh and light cranberry pear sorbet. Ingredients 6 pears, peeled, cored and cut into pieces 6 ounces cranberries Zest of 1 orange ½ cup sugar ½ cup cranberry juice ¼ cup water ¼ cup…
Roasted Pear & Ginger Cocktail Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This wonderful fall cocktail has the elevated sweetness of roasted pears and the warmth of the slightest hint of ginger, gin and brandy Ingredients For Roasted Pears 6 pears, peeled, cut in half (top to bottom), core removed ½ cup water For Ginger…
Pear, Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Apricot Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A great fall salad that will keep you full for hours. Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup quinoa 1 3/4 cups water 1 large pear, cored and chopped 2 cups spinach 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled…
Poached Pears with Spiced Ricotta Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Seasonally spiced ricotta filled poached pears, drizzled with the poaching liquid reduced down to natural sweetness. Ingredients 2 pears, cut in half, seeds removed and peeled 2 cups pear nectar or apple juice 1 cinnamon stick…
Autumn Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Dressing Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: Serves 4-6 Fall fruit tossed with a creamy spiced dressing & topped with pecans. So simple! Ingredients 2 medium Bartlett pears (or other ripe but firm pears), diced 2 medium apples (a fresh, crisp variety like…
Endive with Pear and Blue Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh, crisp endive pairs with blue cheese, walnuts and d’Anjou pears for this elegant appetizer. Ingredients 2 Heads of Endive 1/8 C Walnuts 1/4 C + 2 Tbs Blue Cheese 3/4 C Pear 2-3 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 fresh Thyme Stems Instructions…