At first glance, the Asian pear reminds me of the coarse-skinned Golden Delicious apples I picked from the orchards near where I grew up. Biting into this crisp, almost melon-flavored fruit, I notice ...

Asian Pears are a flavorful, refreshing and crunchy base for a simple starter "salad" that relies on the best quality ingredients to make it refined and special. If you are like me, everyone I know is ...

Ripe Asian pears are in our markets now, but how do you tell if they’re ripe? Both ripe and unripe Asian pears are juicy, lightly sweet and crisp. The secret is that ripe ones soften a bit and their ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to eat an Asian Pear. What does an Asian pear taste like? I will also do a taste test! Where do Asian pears come from? They are native ...

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Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

Crisp Asian pear stars in this refreshing fiber-packed salad. It's tossed in a light dressing that gets a litte zing from fresh ginger. 1. In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, oil, ginger, and ¼ ...

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This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. One of the most popular fruits in China, Japan and South Korea has a growing following here as well. It's easy to see why ...