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"The Art of Cookery website is where this recipe was found and is followed by a tip for those of us watching our fiqures. Pears and cheese as a starter will stimulate both appetite and taste buds, so this is best for those who are not watching their weight. Even if you are worried about the waistline though, don't deny yourself this delicious combination,..."

Ingredients: pecorino cheese, pears...

"This makes a lovely light lunch or a great starter salad for a classic Italian dinner!"

Ingredients: pepper, goat cheese...

"A really quick, easy and delicious snack or light lunch."

Ingredients: double cream, coarse grain mustard...

"These wonderful little tartelettes are made from a combination of ripe, sweet pears with tangy, sharp Roquefort blue cheese and aromatic rosemary.They make an excellent and very elegant starter; they are also wonderful if served as a light luncheon dish, with salads and chutney or pickles. The galettes can be assembled several hours in advance - or..."

Ingredients: gorgonzola, fresh ground pepper...

"A light, flavoursome and highly individual pasta dish which includes pear (or apple) and walnuts among its ingredients. Makes a great stand alone dish, or it could be served as a side dish for four. Adapted from a recipe from Australian chef flip shelton's 'green: modern vegetarian recipes'."

Ingredients: gorgonzola, fresh ground black pepper...

"The kids and I went on a sampling spree one time in Sam's Club. One gentleman was offering up these little bites of heaven. All three kids got up the nerve to try them. And all three kids wanted to go back for seconds! First time we had ever had prosciutto and we loved it. The gentleman was so impressed that all three of my kids enjoyed it,..."

Ingredients: havarti cheese, pears...

"This is one of my favorite vinaigrettes and salad. The dressing is warmed up with some shallots and fresh herbs and pureed until creamy; served over spinach, sweet roasted pears, dried cranberries and crunchy pecans."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cinnamon sticks...

"This stuffing is delicious and elegant and will make you look like you created a complicated dish. In reality, it is very easy and is great for the first time Thanksgiving host!"

Ingredients: celery & leaves, extra virgin olive oil...

"The flavors of pears, celery and fennel all work together to give a really unusual tasting salad. Make this salad when pears are at their best. If good pears are not available you can use apples, melon or even star fruit!"

Ingredients: tarragon vinegar, fennel bulbs...

"In this quick and healthy recipe pan cooked chops are topped with a lovely combination of pears spiked with fresh ginger. Have not had a chance to try this out but it looks like something I would enjoy. Nutritional information: 237 calories; 5 g fat; 2 g fiber"

Ingredients: cider vinegar, corn oil...

"This is from Cooking Light December 2005. The magazine suggests serving this over a salad of mixed greens and sliced red onions, topped with toasted walnuts."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, pear halves in natural juice...

"This is from the diet recipe section on whatscookingamerica.com and they credit the recipe as adapted from the cookbook The Convent Cook, by Maria Tisdall."

Ingredients: cornstarch, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"I got a new cookbook on holiday, I also got 15kg butternuts. So I was pretty pleased to find this yummy recipe in the book!! It's a nice texture thing-the pears and the pumpkin."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried pear halves...

"This is a recipe that I came up with before going out of town. I needed to get rid of some perishable ingredients and didn't want to have to go to the store to buy anything else. I started with a pear and sweet potato soup recipe and improvised from there. Please let me know your alterations and suggestions. I hope you enjoy this recipe!"

Ingredients: cooking sherry, Greek yogurt...