COOKING PEARS FOR BABY FOOD RECIPES

In this hearty sheet-pan meal, thick pear wedges and chicken thighs seasoned with earthy, warming spices are roasted until soft and tender. During the last five minutes, crunchy sunflower seeds are scattered on the pan to sizzle in the pan juices, gaining a salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the pears. A final topping of arugula soaks up any lingering juices and turns this into a full-on meal. Using firm, not-quite-ripe pears prevents them from becoming mushy and falling apart during the cooking process. Swap baby spinach for the arugula and sherry vinegar for the lemon juice, depending on what you have on hand. Serve any leftovers on a bed of fresh arugula, dressed with lemon and olive oil.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Total Time 40 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

• Ingredients

Dumping cheese onto something, roasting it and calling it genius isn't the most original thought, but it’s worth mentioning how wonderful this recipe is. Maybe it’s the caramelized, jammy slices of lemon or maybe it’s the almost burnt, crisp, frilly ends of tender broccolini. Whatever it is, a version of this is worthy of every dinner party. While there is something special about the broccolini here (nothing compares to the tender stalks and those wispy ends), this technique also works with root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and parsnips, as well as other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts. (This recipe is adapted from "Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes" by Alison Roman.)

Provided by Alison Roman

Total Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : @context http//schema.org, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFatContent 11 grams, CarbohydrateContent 24 grams, FatContent 17 grams, FiberContent 9 grams, ProteinContent 14 grams, SaturatedFatContent 4 grams, SodiumContent 810 milligrams, SugarContent 6 grams