Welcome to a summer's worth of delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes that feature a favorite pantry staple, canned pears. Front and center or in the secret sauce, canned pears add ripe pear flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Use our snack, salad, entree and dessert recipes to design the perfect menu for back yard barbecues, family reunions, tailgate feasts, weekend retreats or weeknight family dinners. 

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All-American Chopped Salad - Salad to go? Sure! Pack ingredients in separate bags or containers. Just before you eat, add the dressing to the bag with the greens and shake gently. Divide among the plates and top with remaining ingredients.

Thai-Style Pear Salad - Pears marinated with Thai flavors provide a burst of flavor in this simple salad.

Nutty Pear Slaw - An easy side dish solution for grilled seafood, poultry and meat.