Roasted Chicken & Pears with Bacon Jam

Whether you technically roast, slow cook, bake, or boil and then PULL your chicken breast, and then whether you bake or sauté your perfectly ripened fall pears, both items pair magnificently well with the star of the show: Bacon Jam!For several years, back around 2010-2015, bacon was all the rage. Bacon “this.” Bacon “that.” If…

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Rustic Parsnip Pear Soup

Root vegetables are so rustic and earthy, yet so sweetly satisfying.They are fantastic, any time of year!!!!I’m partial to parsnips – and I love pears, so this easy, creamy, veggie loaded soup makes for perfect meal as the winter months come to an end and spring is poking its head around the corner! And, the…

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Savory Pear Tarragon Chicken & Noodles

Every year a dear friend of mine “surprises” us with a box of Harry and David pears. While I’m all about organic produce, I must take a moment to fully rave about the quality of Harry and David fruits. Delicious. Unbelievable. Best. Thing. Ever! Truly, these babies are miraculous. And, after baking a seasonal pear…

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