8 pear and confit Recipes

dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped shallot, pecans, coarsely chopped, confit duck legs, firm-ripe anjou or bartlett pears (preferably red), mixed greens, such as frisee (french curly endive), tender watercress sprigs, and baby spinach leaves, crumbled roquefort or other blue cheese (1/2 cup), optional

pear, quartered,cored,cubed, bananas, peeled,sliced, granny smith apple , aapple quartered,cored,cubed, quinces, quartered,seeded,cubed, onion, chopped, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, garlic, chopped, ginger, minced, salt, red pepper, turmeric, nutmeg, grapefruit

firm anjou or bartlett pears, light green to yellow in color, unsalted butter, light brown sugar , packed, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh ginger, about 1/4-inch thick, gruyere cheese, whole-grain bread, cut in half

dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped shallot, pecans, coarsely chopped, confit duck legs, firm-ripe anjou or bartlett pears (preferably red), mixed greens, such as frisee (french curly endive), tender watercress sprigs, and baby spinach leaves, crumbled roquefort or other blue cheese (1/2 cup), optional

confit duck leg portions, with thighs attached, fat trimmed and reserved, minced shallots, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped garlic, cognac, butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper, pita breads, anjou pears, peeled, cored and julienne, brie cheese, thinly sliced

duck gizzards, carrots , cut into fine julienne, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, poppy seeds, leeks , rinsed clean, virgin olive oil , plus 3 tablespoons, sugar, sweet sherry, comice pears, dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, mizuna , or chicory or other peppery firm greens, washed and spun dry