Pear-raspberry jam

From the Hemly family, Courtland, California

Bartlett pear and spinach salad

From the Hemly family's recipe files, Courtland, California. Submitted to the California Pear Advisory Board by Joanne Wiseman, Walnut Grove, California.

Caesar salad with rock shrimp croutons and pepitas

Heirloom tomato and summer corn salad

Signature salad with strawberries and blue cheese

Broccoli coleslaw with a fruity boost

This family favorite is easy to adapt to your own family's tastes. For example, we sometimes add a small can of mandarin oranges (chilled and drained) in place of the apple.

Mixed green salad with cherries, feta cheese and levain croutons

Sauteed broccolini with Bing cherries

Braised leeks with young celery and local dates

Quick dill pickles