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Need to prepare a scrumptious
summertime spread in less than
15 minutes?

Let the pear come to the rescue. This
highly aromatic, sweet, juicy and versatile
fruit. can sweeten appetizers, freshen
entrees aad vitalize desserts — perfect for
summertime dining. .

That's according to Janet Hazen, the
San Francisco Bay-based author of Pears;
A Country Garden Cookbook.

“| like the Bartiett’s dramatic, volup-
tuous shape and dense, creamy texture,”
said Hazen. “Depending on their tender-
ness, Bartletts can be crispy and firm, or
meltingly tender and juicy. Their velvety
flavor can enhance both savory and sweet
dishes.”

One of Hazen’s all-time favorite ways
to serve pears as an appetizer or after-
noon snack, partners Bartlett pears with
blue cheese and wainuts.

On a platter, simply arrange ripe pear
wedges, a variety of domestic or import-
ed blue cheeses, and crunchy toasted wal-
nuts. Serve with plain crackers or

Shrimp, pear and sugar pea

sauté

2 tsp. olive oil

2 shallots, thinly sliced

1 Ib. medium shrimp,
shelled and tails removed
lb. snow peas,

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Preparing peerless pears

baguette slices to create a flavorful expe-
tience.

“Some people are skeptical of serving
blue cheese with pears,” said Hazen.
“But it’s actually the perfect combination
because the sweetness of the pears bal-
ances the sharpness of the cheese.”

Although Hazen loves using pears in
her cooking, she also enjoys eating them
by themselves as a healthy snack.

A medium California Bartlett pear
(169 grams) contains only 100 calories, is
an excellent source of dietary fiber (4
grams} and provide a variety of vitamins
and minerals.

When eating a pear, Hazen suggests
pulling the stem from the top of the pear.

Then, proceed to eat the neck of the
fruit, nibbling around the body of the
pear to the core.

“Biting into a perfectly ripe Bartlet
pear delivers a burst of pure, swect flavor,
a cool sensation on the palate and a trick-
le of juice," she said. “Eating a pear is a
complete experience."

When selecting pears, which are avail-
able July through November, look for

wedges

3 Tbsp. dry white wine
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed

orange juice

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+ Tosp. unsalted butter

Sait and pepper to taste
In targe skillet, heat oil
medium heat;
shailots about 3 minutes.

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SHRIMP, pear and sugar pea saute
is a tasty — and easy — late sum-
mmer meal. See recipe below.

fruit that is firm with relatively smooth,
unblemished skin. Store them at room
temperature and as they ripen, they will
turn from green to golden yellow.

Add shrimp, peas, pears
and wine; cook about 4 min-
utes, stirring frequently until
shrimp are pink. Stir in
orange juice and butter;
cook 1 minute. Season with
salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over rice or noodies.

Makes 4 servings.

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