Each month, we give you a new fruit and veggie to try with your family. You may have tried these items in the past, but we encourage you to try them again. Read on to see this month’s suggested fruit and veggie as well as serving suggestions.
Pears
Pears are wonderful in a fruit salad or even on a green salad. They can also be sliced and put on a peanut butter sandwich in place of a jam or jelly. For a yummy dessert that kids and parents will both love, try baked pears.
Slice pears in half and place cut side up in a baking dish. Top with a little butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 15–20 minutes.
Asparagus
Think your kids hate asparagus? Give it another try!
Asparagus can be steamed, grilled, or baked. It can be served cold in a salad or warm as a side dish. You can throw some in with a stir fry or casserole or make it the main show.
Asparagus cooked and topped with lemon juice or a cheese sauce is an easy side item. Adventurous moms might try roasting asparagus spears with garlic or balsamic vinegar. Also, try this easy Parmesan Asparagus recipe:
Arrange asparagus spears in a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Delicious!
Bonus points for combining both of this month’s items into one dish:
Asparagus and Pear Salad
Steam asparagus for 3–4 minutes to bring out their bright color but not lose crunch. Immediately plunge them in ice water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Slice pear and toss with balsamic vinegar. Put pear in a warm skillet with a little butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss pear in the heat for 3–5 minutes to release juices.
Serve asparagus and pear over spinach leaves and top with goat or feta cheese. Add grilled or roasted chicken for protein.
FRUIT OK BUT FRUIT WITH YOGURT IS THE BEST
I will try the recipe for asparagus and pear salad.
The salad sounds amazing. I will try this recipe.
It IS amazing, Teresa! We hope you like it!
The baked pears look tasty and I’m not much on them. I’d try this though. The asparagus, though, never have been a fan. Thanks for the recipes!
You got it, Susan! Thanks for being a fan!
These look so good. I love pears
We love pears too, Joy!
I can not wait to try this
You are gonna love it, Karen!
I dont really care for asparagus or pears,but are willing to give it a try!
That salad sounds yummy!
It is yummy, Elizabeth! We hope you like it!
looks really good enough to try
yum. We all like asparagus and pears. We eat lots of salads.
I like pears and . asparagus
We like pears and you, Carol! Thanks for being such a great fan.
love the combination of pears and aspagus
That looks yummy! This recipe is a keeoer. I never thought of having aspagus and pears as a food combo but I like both and am excited to make it and try it.
Thanks for the recipes!
Sooooo good, Susan! Let us know how much you love them.
Yummmmm pears and asparagus,
Love pears!!!
We do to, Candice!
I love all the awesome tips ya give us.
I tried this and it was AMAZING! Thanks for the recipe!
yummy sounds good
These recipes sound so interesting and good and something I’ve not thought of doing until now. You have my interest peaked and I can’t wait to try them. Something different that I think my family will really like and hopefully Love. Thanks for the recipes!!
That’s what we’re here for, Catherine!