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Marinated Salmon and Pear Salad

Marinated Salmon and Pear Salad

The sweet and salty dill-flavored oily salmon, better known as gravlax, is incredibly delicious. Pair it with a fruity salad from juicy pear slices tossed with lettuce and other veggie goodies. Add an acidic lime and orange juice dressing and enjoy.

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Ingredients Needed for Marinated Salmon and Pear Salad


For the salmon:

7 ounces of salmon fillet
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons of salt
½ cup fresh dill
1 bay leaf

For the salad:

8 ounces of lettuce
salt
1 medium carrot, lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons of lime juice
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds

How to Make Marinated Salmon and Pear Salad

For the salmon:
  1. Add the salmon fillet to a roomy baking dish. Season it with sugar and salt. Coat it with fresh dill and place a bay leaf on top.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap, then marinate for 3 days in the fridge.
  3. Place the salmon fillet on the work surface. Remove most of the dill coating and cut the fillet into thin slices. Set aside.
For the salad:
  1. Add the lettuce to a bowl, season with salt and mix it in using your hands.
  2. Add the carrot, celery, and vegetable oil. Mix more.
  3. Add the lime juice, orange juice, pear, and pomegranate seeds. Mix until even. Finally, add the salmon and mix it in.
Caramelized Pears with Creme Anglaise

Caramelized Pears With Creme Anglaise

It’s time to bring extra-finesse into your kitchen. Do it with an exquisite dessert inspired by French cuisine. Caramelize pears by cooking them in butter. Flavor them with rosemary and cinnamon and add a sour touch with some lemon. But this would not be complete without crème anglaise, the celebrated vanilla-flavored custard.

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Ingredients Needed for Caramelized Pears With Creme Anglaise

For the pears:

2 pears
1 ounce butter
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 lemon slices

For the custard:

½ cup milk
2 vanilla beans
3 yolks
½ cup powdered sugar

How to Make Caramelized Pears With Creme Anglaise

  1. For the pears:Halve the pears and remove their core using a baller or a teaspoon. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and the pear halves with the peel side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn and cook for approximately the same amount of time.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar, add the lemon slices, and remove from heat.
  4. For the custard:Add the milk to a pot over low-medium heat.
  5. Make a long, lengthwise cut on each vanilla bean using a knife. Scrape the pulp into the milk pot. Whisk and bring to a simmer. Set aside.
  6. Add the yolks to a bowl. Start whisking them while gradually adding the powdered sugar. Whisk until you have a smooth cream.
  7. Continue to whisk while gradually adding the vanilla-milk mixture.
  8. Return pot over low heat. Cook and stir until the custard thickens, or for about 5 minutes.
Pear and Cheese Salad with Sweet Dressing

Pear and Cheese Salad With Sweet Dressing

Welcome to a sweet AND salty salad! Its texture is mildly crunchy from the pear, celery sticks, and mixed seed garnishing. It is delightfully sweet because of the pear and dressing, but it is also mildly salty from the Brie cheese. The creamy sweet dressing is slightly hot. What a combo!

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Ingredients Needed for Pear and Cheese Salad With Sweet Dressing


For the dressing:

1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon orange jam
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon paprika
salt

For the salad:

1 large pear, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 ounces of brie cheese, cubed
mixed seeds for garnishing

How to Make Pear and Cheese Salad With Sweet Dressing

  1. For the dressing:

    Add the dressing ingredients to a smaller bowl. Season with salt and mix.

  2. For the salad:

    Add the salad ingredients to a bowl and mix them. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with mixed seeds.

Pear Upside Down Cake

Pear Upside Down Cake

So you have some pears in the fridge and you want to put them to good use? We recommend baking this delicious upside down cake! Those caramelized pears combined with the soft dough will make you enjoy the most of this simple, yet elegant dessert.

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Ingredients Needed for Pear Upside Down Cake

¾ cup flour
2 tablespoons of cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons of butter
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 pears, thinly sliced

How to Make Pear Upside Down Cake

  1. Sift the flour through a strainer and add it in a large bowl.
  2. Add the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mix with a whisk.
  3. Add the egg whites in a separate bowl and mix them until they have stiff peaks.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of butter in a large bowl and mix it with 1/2 cup of sugar. When the sugar is absorbed, add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until all the ingredients combine.
  5. Keep the mixer running and add the egg whites. Mix until you obtain a smooth mixture.
  6. Slowly add the flour mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, while mixing with a spatula. Mix until the dry mixture is incorporated.
  7. Next, heat a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining sugar and melt it.
  8. Add a drop of water and when bubbles start appearing on the surface, reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining butter and stir vigorously using a wooden spatula. Leave it on heat until it caramelizes.
  9. Add the caramel on the bottom of a round baking dish, approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter.
  10. Add the pear slices on the bottom in a snail pattern. Top it with the dough mixture.
  11. Slide the dish into the oven for the next 60 minutes at 350 degrees F/175 degrees C.
Pear Loaf Cake

Pear Loaf Cake

Anyone interested in juicy, buttery pears? If you are, get on with this loaf cake. First, prepare a lemon-flavored batter and bake it together with butter-coated pear halves. As it bakes, the pears hide into the rising dough. Their flavor beautifully mixes with that of the cinnamon and apricot jam glaze.

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Ingredients Needed for Pear Loaf Cake


For the batter:

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt
3 ounces of butter (at room temperature)
½ cup sugar
2 eggs

For the cake:

2 pears, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons of brown sugar
2 tablespoons of apricot jam
fresh thyme for garnishing

How to Make Pear Loaf Cake

  1. For the batter:

    Add the flour, lemon zest, and baking powder to a bowl. Season with salt and mix. Set aside.

  2. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Start mixing. Add the eggs and the flour mixture gradually, one spoon at a time in the process. Mix until even.
  3. For the cake:

    Scoop out the core from the pear halves. You can use 3 or 4 halves, depending on your loaf pan size.

  4. Transfer the batter to a 10 x 3 x 2 inches (25 x 9 x 4 cm) loaf pan. Neatly place the pear halves on top of the batter, pressing them gently. Coat them with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and brown sugar, then bake for 45 minutes at 360⁰F/180⁰C.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and place it on the work surface. Coat it with the apricot jam and garnish it with chopped thyme.
Almond Crumble Topped with Pears

Almond Crumble Topped With Pears

Want to impress your guests with a fancy dessert? We recommend you bake them this almond crumble. Crumbles really are some of the hottest desserts on the market, and this one right here, with a smooth egg custard and caramelized pears on top really has something special to it.

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Ingredients Needed for Almond Crumble Topped With Pears

½ cup almonds
1 egg
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter

For the egg custard:

¼ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons of milk

For the caramelized pears:

1 pear
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon brown sugar

How to Make Almond Crumble Topped With Pears

  1. You can start with the apple crumble.
  2. Add the almonds in your blender and chop them. Add the egg, powdered sugar, and butter. Whisk to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and lay 1 cooking ring (approximately 4 inches) in diameter in the middle of the pan.
  4. Slide the tray into the oven and for the next 45 minutes at 360 degrees F/180 degrees C.
For the egg custard:
  1. Heat a small saucepan over low heat, and add the sugar and egg in it. Whisk.
  2. Add the flour and milk. Cool for 5 minutes while stirring vigorously.
For the caramelized pears:
  1. Slice the pears into thin, almost transparent slices.
  2. Lay the slices in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  3. Glaze the pear slices with melted butter and sprinkle some brown sugar.
  4. Slide the tray into the oven for the next 20 minutes at 360 degrees F/180 degrees C.
  5. Lay the pears on top of the almond crumble. The sauce can be placed under the crumble.
Chicken and Pearl Barley Stew

Chicken and Pearl Barley Stew

This one has pretty much everything it needs. The chicken meat mixed with pearl barley make it hearty, but the baby spinach, tomatoes, and dill complete it. As for the aromas, let the spices and herbs do their thing together with a touch of honey sweetness.

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Ingredients Needed for Chicken and Pearl Barley Stew

½ cup pearl barley
1 ½ cups of water
2 tablespoons of olive oil
10 ounces of chicken breast, chopped
salt
pepper
1 red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon chili flakes
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 tablespoon honey
14 ounces of canned tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
3 bay leaves
3 ounces of baby spinach
2 tablespoons of fresh dill

How to Make Chicken and Pearl Barley Stew

  1. Add the pearl barley and water to a bowl. Mix a little then let it soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken breast. Cook and stir until it starts changing color and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the red onion, garlic powder, allspice, and chili flakes. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the fresh rosemary, honey, canned tomatoes, and chicken stock. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the bay leaves, stir them in, cover with the lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Pick and remove the rosemary sprigs and the bay leaves. Add the soaked pearl barley and stir it in.
  7. Add the baby spinach and fresh dill, stir them in, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Baked Pears in Puff Pastry

Baked Pears in Puff Pastry

A special dessert, just perfect for special occasions. The pears are cooked in a sugar and honey syrup, flavored with cloves and star anise. Next, they are laid on a warm, crispy pastry and served with lime-flavored cream cheese. So, there are lots of flavors waiting for you if you try this dessert.

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Ingredients Needed for Baked Pears in Puff Pastry

3 pears
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons of agave syrup
2 cloves
1 star anise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
7 ounces of cream cheese
½ lime
½ cup powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons of milk

How to Make Baked Pears in Puff Pastry

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat, fill it halfway with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the brown sugar, honey, and agave syrup. Give it a good stir.
  3. Add the cloves, star anise, and vanilla extract. Boil the pears for the next 15 minutes.
  4. Dust your working space with flour, and level the dough using a rolling pin. Cut the pears into halves.
  5. Preheat the oven to 330 degrees F/165 degrees C.
  6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lay the pears over the dough.
  7. Use a knife and cut about 0,4 inch (1 cm) around the pear, bordering it.
  8. Lay the pears along with the dough in the baking tray.
  9. Slide the tray into the oven for the next 25 minutes.
  10. In the meantime, add the cream cheese in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice out of the lime and shred some zest. Add the powdered sugar, pour some milk and mix well.
  11. Serve the pears with the cream cheese mixture.
pears in puff pastry with ice cream on top

Pears in Puff Pastry With Ice Cream on Top

Are you looking for an insanely delicious dessert that’s also ready in 30 minutes? Try these pears in puff pastry with ice cream and caramel topping. The puff pastry will melt in your mouth together with the ice cream, creating a deliciously sweet experience. Core the pears to fully enjoy their smoothness.

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Ingredients Needed for Pears in Puff Pastry With Ice Cream on Top

3 medium pears
1 puff pastry sheet
¼ cup milk
5 ounces of vanilla ice cream
caramel topping (optional)

How to Make Pears in Puff Pastry With Ice Cream on Top

  1. Cut the base of the pears, halve them, and remove the core using a melon baller or a teaspoon.
  2. Place each pear on the work surface flat side down and wrap it with pastry sheet.
  3. Place the wrapped pears flat side down on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Brush them with milk, then bake for 20 minutes at 360⁰F/180⁰C.
  4. Serve them flat side up, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping.
Chocolate Glazed Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Glazed Pears With Vanilla Ice Cream

Desserts revolving around pears are wonderful, because not only do they taste really well, they usually look dashing also. Here, we’ve infused it with a bit of lemon flavor, coated it in melted chocolate, and served it with some vanilla ice cream. Wonderful flavors, that add up very well in this elegant dessert.

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Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Glazed Pears With Vanilla Ice Cream

lemon zest
lime zest
1 teaspoon agave syrup
4 pears
4 ounces of chocolate chips
vanilla ice cream

How to Make Chocolate Glazed Pears With Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. Grab a saucepan and fill it halfway with water. Add 1 teaspoon of shredded lemon and lime zest. Add the agave syrup and give it a good stir.
  2. Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
  3. Add the pears and boil them for 10 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, heat a separate saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Add a heatproof bowl on top and add the chocolate chips. Wait until they start to melt and slowly stir with a spatula until they have completely melted.
  5. Add each pear in an individual sealable jar. Cover them with the liquid in which they have boiled. Seal the jars and refrigerate them.
  6. Take the pears out of the fridge and dry them with a paper towel.
  7. Soak the pears into the melted chocolate, covering all but the tip. Serve them with the vanilla ice cream.
Bread and Pear Pudding

Bread and Pear Pudding

A bread pudding is that kind of dessert you make with simple, cheap ingredients, that somehow finds a nice place in your heart. This pudding is made with just bread, butter, 1 pear, milk, egg, and some brown sugar. It can be done in under half an hour and the cooking efforts are almost minimum!

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Ingredients Needed for Bread and Pear Pudding

4 slices of bread
4 teaspoons of butter
2 eggs, whisked
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup milk
2 medium-sized pears, thinly sliced

How to Make Bread and Pear Pudding

  1. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over each slice of bread.
  2. Lay them on top of each other and slice them into 8 triangles.
  3. Separately, mix the whisked eggs with 1/4 cup of sugar and milk.
  4. Lay 4 triangles of bread on the bottom of a baking dish. Add the sliced pear, and the remaining bread. Pour the whisked egg mixture.
  5. Add the dish in the microwave and cook it for 4 minutes at “high” heat.
  6. Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F/160 degrees C.
  7. Take the dish out of the microwave and top it with the remaining brown sugar. Slide the dish into the oven for the next 7 minutes so that the sugar can caramelize.
warm shallot, pear, and chicken salad

Warm Shallot, Pear, and Chicken Salad

When it’s a little chilly outside, a warm salad can bring you the comfort and nutrients you need. For this healthy and light dish, you pair shallots and lettuce with chicken breast and blue cheese. You can get bolder and add some cooked pear slices into the mixture. Just eat it warm to really enjoy its softness.

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Ingredients Needed for Warm Shallot, Pear, and Chicken Salad

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pears, sliced
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 carrots, sliced
8 ounces of cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon walnuts
salt
pepper
½ lettuce head
1-ounce blue cheese, chopped

How to Make Warm Shallot, Pear, and Chicken Salad

  1. Add the olive oil in a skillet and cook the sliced pears over low heat, while stirring, for a minute or two. Set aside.
  2. Using the same skillet, cook the shallot until tender. Add the balsamic glaze and mustard and stir, then add the sliced carrots, chicken breast, and walnuts while stirring. Finally, add the cooked pears and season with salt and pepper, then stir.
  3. Move the mixture to a bowl and add the lettuce and blue cheese. Toss everything using two spatulas.
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