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Roasted Pears in Balsamic Vinegar with Goat Cheese and Black Pepper
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Terry
March 17, 2019
I have also used a slight modification of this a starter salad, Skip the honey. Add prosciutto and serve over a bed of arugula. Pair it with a Sauvignon Blanc. Always a hit. I’m trying the dessert style tonight with the family.
caninechef
October 25, 2017
Ashley -- thank you so much for this recipe, the pears were wonderful and made a big hit at our luncheon. ( we nixed the dessert wine) I have been requested to make them again next month. The Bosc were rock hard so I used Bartletts.
caninechef
October 11, 2017
I have been planning on trying these since last year and it is now pear season again. I will be taking dessert to a group lunch and the host is providing a dessert wine , quite sweet and fruity. With the goat cheese and balsamic do you think this would be a reasonable paring for this wine or should I save these for a later date?
ashleychasesdinner
October 12, 2017
Hi caninechef, I'm not an expert on wine pairing so I would say it comes down to personal preference. I believe with this type of dessert, it could go either way. I'm sorry I'm not more helpful!
Chris V.
December 4, 2014
Mmmmm... Just made this with Bartletts and it was a huge hit with everyone.
Brenny
October 10, 2014
Has anyone tried this recipe with red pears? I can't find ripe (or willing to ripen) Bosc pears.
Thanks.
Thanks.
ashleychasesdinner
December 4, 2014
I'm not totally sure. I would give it try, it might be amazing!!
Ziggy
December 7, 2013
This recipe is adapted from the Gourmet Cookbook by Ruth Reichl, (c) 2004. It would have been a nice gesture to acknowledge the source.
ashleychasesdinner
December 8, 2013
Really Ziggy? You become a member yesterday just to make a hateful post? Actually this was served at a local restaurant in my town. My friend owns the restaurant, so maybe she was inspired by Ruth. Since you're new here, you might want to tone it down. You don't know me!
Taylor M.
June 16, 2017
@Ashley Chase
The comment was fine. It is reasonable to ask someone to cite their sources if there is one. This isn't hateful, it's ethical. His tone was fine...yours, on the other hand, was not.
The comment was fine. It is reasonable to ask someone to cite their sources if there is one. This isn't hateful, it's ethical. His tone was fine...yours, on the other hand, was not.
Bella L.
March 11, 2012
Yum, such a lovely contrast of flavors (and I'm sure the entire house smells warm and wonderful while roasting, too). I've saved this dessert for one night this week, I have all the ingredients on hand. Question for you, please - my son cannot eat honey; do you thing agave is a good substitute? If not, what do you recommend? Thanks!
ashleychasesdinner
December 19, 2011
Hi EllnMllr, so glad you enjoyed this recipe!! Have a wonderful holiday!
EllnMllr
December 18, 2011
Wow. Made this tonight to see if it was good enough for a New Years Eve dessert. It was ah...mazing. So easy. So delicious.
ashleychasesdinner
December 19, 2011
Hi EllnMllr! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. It is simple and delicious. Have a wonderful holiday!
jessicad
October 9, 2011
Made this last night and it was excellent. The shop only had ash-rolled goat's cheese which added an extra aesthetic dimension! Served it with vanilla ice-cream and fresh strawberries.
ashleychasesdinner
December 19, 2011
Hi Jessicad, glad you enjoyed! The ash- rolled goats' cheese sounds very interesting. Love the ice cream and strawberry addition!
lilbigs2001
October 4, 2011
I just made this today. It was AMAZING!!!!! I'm studying abroad in London, really far away from home, and this made me feel like I was back with my family in Minnesota. I'm going to make it for them when I get back as part of a three-course pre-Christmas dinner. Thank you so much for sharing this! :)
Joe
Joe
ashleychasesdinner
October 4, 2011
Hello Joe! Glad this recipe could bring you a taste of home while your away! Enjoy your time in London:)
ashleychasesdinner
September 30, 2011
ChezSuzanne- I subsribed to your beautiful blog! I am loving it! I am carving out time to read more tomorrow. What a great job you did! I subscribed as well:) I hope you and your hubbie like the pears!
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 30, 2011
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your comments!!! Can't wait to make these pears :-)
deanna1001
September 29, 2011
Mmmmmm. I have a pile of pears in the fridge...I'm seeing tomorrow's dessert...thanks for this recipe. Looks great.
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 17, 2011
This looks so good! And I just happen to have a bunch of pears in the fridge!! Love the addition of the ground pepper!
ashleychasesdinner
September 17, 2011
Sounds like your good to go ChezSuzanne! Let me know what you think if you end up making the pears!
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 30, 2011
I'm so glad I saw these again on your blog - it reminded me to make them. I'm thinking this weekend when my husband gets back home!
gingerroot
September 16, 2011
Can't wait to try this! Especially love the black pepper to contrast the pears.
hardlikearmour
September 15, 2011
This sounds seriously good!
ashleychasesdinner
September 15, 2011
Thanks hardlikearmour! Let me know what you think if you get a chance to make it!
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