1:55 p.m. EST, December 27, 2012

ROASTED BOSC PEARS

 Ingredients:

4 whole Bosc pears

1½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

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¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

¿ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Procedure:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Wash pears and cut them in half, lengthwise.  Pat dry.  Toss pears with olive oil and salt and pepper in bowl.  Lay pears on baking dish skin-side down, cut-side up. Roast pears in 425° oven for 15 minutes.  Rotate tray.  Continue cooking 15 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  • Remove from oven and serve as an accompaniment.
  • Top with chutney or cranberry relish for added holiday touch.  Add toasted nuts such as pecans to your chutney or relish for a little crunch.

Serves:  4

CIDER-GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH GRILLED APPLES & FUJI SLAW

Ingredients:

12 ea chicken tenderloins

2 oz soy sauce

2 oz Dijon mustard

¾ cup apple slaw

1 cup grilled apple rings

4-8 pieces dried cranberries (rehydrated)*

½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds*

Salt & pepper to taste