Tag: pear
Pear and Pecan Flip Cake
From "A New Turn in the South" by Hugh Acheson. This has been a staple of mine for years, and I never tire of it. I love the baked pears and the pecans together. Pecans litter the ground around here for about two months from September until November and my kids have always been pretty savvy to find a rock and crack them open.
“Old Fashion” Pear Pie
This handed-down recipe has been made by at least three generations of Cagle women. Teresa Cagle inherited the recipe from her mother-in-law, Bernese Cagle, who inherited it from her mother-in-law, Estelle Cagle.
Winter Pear and Beet Salad
I've gotten into the habit of roasting a few beets in the oven once or twice a week, so that I always have some on hand for salads and roasted veggie plates. If your beets are precooked, then this is a carefree, rustic salad that doesn’t even ask you to whisk together the oil and vinegar—just drizzle and go.
Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Autumn is the time for both winter squash and pears, and the two pair nicely in a soothing soup with just a touch of sweetness. You can substitute acorn or the local "African" squash (available in farmers markets) for the butternut squash.
