VERY RIPE PEARS GIVE THIS THE JUICIEST, MOST DELICIOUS VALENTINE DINNER POSSIBLE. ENJOY DAN:

PEAR WEDGES WITH OUZO AND MINT by CHEF DAN:


Serves 2



INGREDIENTS:



1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons canned pear nectar

1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon ouzo, or 1/4- teaspoon star anise, ground very fine

2 tablespoons fresh mint

1 unpeeled very ripe pear, halved, cored, each half cut into 6 wedges

2 cups arugula leaves



DIRECTIONS:



1. Mix oil, nectar, vinegar, ouzo in a bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon mint.

2. Season to taste with salt.

3. Arrange pear wedges on plates over arugula leaves.

4. Drizzle vinaigrette over.

5. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.

6. Add 1 remaining tablespoon mint.



ENJOY DAN: hallelujah