Peel the pear, cut into quarters and deseed. Mix all the ingredients for the poached pear, bring to a boil and simmer on low till the pear is soft. Keep aside.

Set pan aside to cool completely. Gently remove the pears from the liquid and slice. For the salad, in a large bowl, whisk ...

Paul Suplee from UMES is in the DelmarvaLife kitchen making a fresh poached pear salad and inviting us to a gala dinner that creates scholarships.

This is one of Jenny's favourite starters – fresh pears, a light creamy blue-veined cheese, figs and a few mixed salad leaves. This can be served as a garland on a large plate with crusty bread ...