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Porcini Dusted Scallops with Poached Bosc Pear Diamonds and Vanilla Riesling Butter
"Both the sea scallops and the pears are succulent and in season through spring, and they pair perfectly with a hint of sweetness from the Riesling." ~ Scott Szekretar
The Pear Dauphiné
“I enjoy pairing pears with floral liqueurs. The elderflower brings out the pears’ floral essences.” ~ Kelley Swenson
Scott Szekretar’s Pear Tip
"Add to the visual appeal by cutting pears into interesting shapes, like the pear ‘diamonds’ in my featured recipe." ~ Scott Szekretar
Poets have long extolled the pear's flavor and beauty. Artists have celebrated its classic shape and brilliant colors. Today, Pear Panache provides a palette for foodie phenoms from far and wide to sculpt pears into great culinary works of art. Meet the masters...
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Robert Burcenski
Chef Robert Burcenski is an artist, both in and out of the kitchen. With a Masters of Fine Arts, he brings an artist's flair to the elegant, contemporary cuisine at Tallgrass Restaurant in Lockport, Illinois. Read More
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Dustin Clark
Chef Dustin Clark is the new executive chef at Wildwood Restaurant, a Northwest restaurant heralded for its use of premium local ingredients. In his new position, Clark continues Wildwood's tradition of using only the best regional fare, including Oregon's state fruit, the pear! Read More
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Jody Adams
Chef Jody Adams is the culinary master behind Rialto, a warm, yet sophisticated restaurant that has received countless kudos over the past 12 years. Adams' cuisine consists of, quite simply, "food I love to eat," she says. Read More
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Mark Dowers
A native of Oregon's Hood River pear growing region, Chef Dowers is no stranger to the delicious Northwest pear. He works his flair with the pear daily at Caprial's Bistro in Portland, Oregon. Read More
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Robert Zaborny
At Hayes Street Grill, located in the heart of San Francisco's performing arts district, Chef Robert Zaborny's seasonal and regional foods are the main event! On stage this month: Northwest pears... Read More
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Michael J. Pivoney
Chef Michael J. Pivoney is a seasoned pro with nearly two decades of experience. His culinary savvy dazzles diners at Chicago's Signature Room at the 95th and his signature pear recipe is sure to delight your tastebuds. Read More
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Kathy Casey
Celebrity chef Kathy Casey is passionate about Northwest foods – especially pears! When she’s not dishing up the new recipes from her latest book, Kathy Casey's Northwest Table, she’s busy with Dish D’Lish, her gourmet food products company. Read More
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