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Rich with chocolate mini-chips, this melt-in-your-mouth loaf is good for afternoon tea, as a dessert bread, or a hostess gift. It's wonderful with almond tea!



1-3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
1 egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup Bosc pears, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup semisweet chocolate mini-chips

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients plus the optional cardamom. In another bowl, combine the next 5 ingredients and beat together.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Beat together until smoothly combined. Stir in the diced pear and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center tests clean. Makes 1 Loaf.

Per (3/4-inch thick) Slice: 232 Cal; 6 g Total Fat; 39 g Carb; 22 mg Cholesterol; 146 mg Sodium; 5 g Protein. Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1/2 Milk; 1 Fat.

BLUE CHEESE-PEAR SALAD



If you've never tried Blue Cheese (aka Bleu Cheese), treat yourself to a new food adventure! The sweet fruit of the pear makes a delicious foil for the cheese, vinegar, and oil dressing.


1 large pear, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
8 cups gourmet salad greens
1 red Bartlett pear, sliced
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.

Place 2 cups salad greens on each of 4 plates. Arrange pear slices over greens, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing evenly over salads. Makes 4 Servings.

Per Serving: 141 Cal; 8 g Total Fat (3 g Sat Fat);14 g Carb; 4 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 11 mg Cholesterol; 350 mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1-1/2 Fat.

SHRIMP, PEAR AND PASTA SALAD



Seafood, fruit and pasta are a combination hard to beat. This salad absorbs the dressing so add it just before serving . A winning salad creation from Meals on the Move ~ Rush Hour





8 ounces rotini (spiral) pasta
2 fresh pears, cored and chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 green onions (scallions) chopped
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled
Dill Dijon Dressing (recipe follows)
Lettuce leaves

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any oil and salt. Drain.

Combine the pasta, pears, peppers, onions, and shrimp in a large bowl. Toss with the Dill Dijon Dressing just before serving.

Line a salad bowl with lettuce; top with the pasta mixture and serve immediately. Makes 6 Servings.

PEAR COFFEE CAKE




This coffee cake tastes almost like peaar pie. Serve it plain with just a dusting f powdered sugar or with a scoop of nonfat frozen yogurt (remember to count the "extras" if you do!)




1 cup unbleached flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup pear baby food
1 egg white
1-1/2 pounds (about 6 medium) fresh pears, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick vegetable spray; set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Combine pear baby food and egg whites in a small bowl and blend well. Add pear mixture to dry ingredients and mix with a fork until blended. Add sliced pears and mix until they are coated with batter.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared pie pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Serve while still warm or at room temperature. Makes 8 Servings.

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Dah nyari2 kepasar, ga ada yg jual blue cheese, pa lg yg crumbled (ancur), gmene mu buatna um sang?