Almond tart dough 1 c. finely ground almonds (measure BEFORE grinding) 1 1/2 c. unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 T. brown sugar 1 egg
Pear and raspberry tarts 1 recipe almond tart dough, recipe follows 1 beaten egg 6 T. seedless red raspberry jam 3 firm but ripe pears, preferably a more rounded variety, such as B
Pears poached in red wine, honey and spices 4 firm but ripe pears, stems attached (Bosc pears work especially well) 1/2 bottle red wine – drinkable, but not necessarily expensive
Sherry honey dressing 1 c. olive oil 5 T. sherry or red wine vinegar 4 T. yoghurt or sour cream 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or 1 tsp. regular salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 c. ho
Salt and pepper caramelized walnuts 1 1/2 c. walnut halves 1 egg white 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 T. brown sugar, either dark or light 1 heaping tsp. coarse sea sal
Salad with pears, blue cheese, salt and pepper caramelized walnuts, and sherry honey dressing For the salad/per person: 1 large handful of washed and torn soft lettuce leaves, such as Bosto
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