Our best brunch recipes with apples, pears and cherries

2019-03-20T19:53:53+00:00

Brunch is one of our favorite meals! It’s one of the only times you can easily mix savory and sweet, and there are no strict rules about what is an isn’t appropriate for eat. Brunch is also the opportunity to get friends and family around a table to eat and enjoy each other’s company without the pressure of hosting a sit-down dinner. Fruits like apples, pears and cherries can take pride of place at the brunch table or buffet. They are versatile, delicious, and healthy crowd-pleasers. What’s not to love? Here is some inspiration for the next brunch you host for [...]

Our best brunch recipes with apples, pears and cherries2019-03-20T19:53:53+00:00

Bosc Pear Dutch Baby

2019-03-20T19:04:30+00:00

Although it’s also known as “German Pancake”, the “Dutch Baby” is an American invention based on a German pastry. The name “Dutch Baby” was coined by Manca’s Café in Seattle in the early 1900s.  Dutch Babies are similar to Yorkshire puddings or popovers and can be savory or sweet. Unlike pancakes, they are always baked in the oven and contain no chemical leavening such as baking powder. This fun and delicious treat is typically eaten for breakfast or brunch in America. Our Bosc Pear Dutch Baby is a wonderful dish to serve at a weekend family breakfast. The sweetness of the pear works particularly well with the [...]

Bosc Pear Dutch Baby2019-03-20T19:04:30+00:00

One bowl meals: comforting everyday recipes

2019-01-24T16:04:50+00:00

The humble bowl is a simple yet ideal vessel for an untold number of dishes. Offering mobility and comfort, a meal in a bowl can just as easily be consumed at the dinner table or curled up on the couch. Steaming bowls of goodness are omnipresent in our childhood memories, reminders of shared moments with family and friends. Bowls today are suddenly the height of fashion, becoming the backdrop for raw concoctions, smoothies, inventive salads and fusion-inspired cuisine. We love bowls every which way, and to celebrate them we are sharing our favorite one bowl meal recipes. Grab your bowl and [...]

One bowl meals: comforting everyday recipes2019-01-24T16:04:50+00:00

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup with Spiced Chickpeas

2018-10-11T02:13:10+00:00

With summer winding down and the kids back in school, we only have one thing on our minds: Fall produce and spices! Our butternut squash and pear soup is elevated by crisp oven-baked Moroccan spiced chickpeas. These are added at the last minute and can be omitted for kids or anyone avoiding spicy foods. The hot soup and exotic spices offer warmth and comfort. A perfect dish to get into the Fall spirit. Recipe Development and Photography by: Willams-Raines YIELD: 6 servings INGREDIENTS Roasted Moroccan Spiced Chickpeas 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons [...]

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup with Spiced Chickpeas2018-10-11T02:13:10+00:00

Poached Ice Tea Pears

2018-10-11T02:13:21+00:00

This poached ice tea pears recipe makes a wonderfully cool dessert for those hot summer days. After all, what’s more refreshing than ice tea? Our elegant dessert is sure to turn some heads at the dinner table. Poaching pears is easy so don’t worry if you’ve never done it before. Recipe Development & Photos by: Williams-Raines Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients 4 1/2 cups water 4 tea bags (English Breakfast or other black tea) 1/4 cup sugar 2 firm pears (i.e. Bartlett pears) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Garnishes (i.e. mint, lemon slices, berries, etc.) Cream or vanilla ice cream Instructions 1. Put [...]

Poached Ice Tea Pears2018-10-11T02:13:21+00:00

Pear Cucumber Gazpacho

2018-10-11T02:14:15+00:00

Bartlett pears and cucumber come together in our cooling summertime soup. Cucumber and pear gazpacho can be served as an original starter or sipped on its own as a main. Use our kitchen hack to keep your pear slices from browning before you use them for garnish.   Recipe Development & Photos by: Williams-Raines Yield: 6-8 appetizer servings Ingredients 1 medium honeydew melon, diced small 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced small 1 large Bartlett pear, peeled and diced small 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1-2 tablespoons jalapeno [...]

Pear Cucumber Gazpacho2018-10-11T02:14:15+00:00

Pear, fig and feta salad with pecans and a maple-Dijon vinaigrette

2018-10-11T02:21:00+00:00

Pear season is kicking off, making it the perfect time to enjoy pears for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Our latest recipe ties together pears, fresh figs, feta, toasted pecans and tender greens with a crowd-pleasing maple-Dijon mustard vinaigrette. The saltiness of the feta is wonderful when set against the sweetness of the fruit. This eye-catching salad is as beautiful as it is simple to make. Enjoy it as a main for lunch or serve it as a starter. You can be sure your guests will be impressed. YIELD:  4 portions (or 6 starter-sized portions) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS [...]

Pear, fig and feta salad with pecans and a maple-Dijon vinaigrette2018-10-11T02:21:00+00:00

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears

2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Fall is finally here! Time to run out, buy some pears and pair them with the season’s hottest seasoning: pumpkin spice. We’ve created a recipe that is spicy, warming, delicious and oh-so-simple to make. It comes together in minutes and can be on the table in half an hour. Not only that, it looks fantastic and will impress anyone lucky enough to eat at your table. So, what are you waiting for? Go get those pears! YIELD:  4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS For pears 2 pears (ripe but firm) 1/8 cup almonds, roughly chopped 1/8 cup pumpkin [...]

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread

2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Just like this moist pear bread, bursting at the seams with fresh fruit, dates and walnuts. The pears add moisture and acidity to the bread, while the dates deliver sweet caramel notes. And let’s not forget the walnuts… there’d be no crunch without them! This simple recipe yields two hearty loaves that can effortlessly feed a crowd. A slice could easily make its way into a lunch box or onto a plate next to your morning cup of coffee. Our versatile pear bread is sure to become a family favorite. YIELD:  2 loaves Recipe [...]

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Pear and Nutella Toast

2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

Are you a fan of Nutella, the ooey-gooey hazelnut spread? We certainly are! In this simple recipe it adds sweetness and a touch of chocolate to fresh pears and toasted walnuts. Breakfast will never be the same again! YIELD:  4 toasts Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 4 slices of bread, toasted 1/2 cup Nutella spread 1 pear (like d’Anjou or Bartlett), sliced wafer-thin using a mandolin* 1 handful walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped METHOD Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella on each slice of toasted bread. Layer the slices of pear on top of the Nutella. Make sure you evenly [...]

Pear and Nutella Toast2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

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