Grilled Pears with Caramel Sauce

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks again to "DRSPAGHETI" for this collection of Norm Peterson
quotes from TV's "Cheers":

"How's a beer sound Norm?"
"I dunno. I usually finish them before they get a word in."

"What would you say to a nice beer Normie?"
"Going down?"

"What would you say to a beer Normie?"
"Daddy wuvs you."

"What'll you have Normie?"
"Well, I'm in a gambling mood Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever
comes out of that tap."
"Looks like beer, Norm."
"Call me Mister Lucky."

"Whaddya say, Norm?"
"Well, I never met a beer I didn't drink."

"How's life treating you?"
"It's not, Sammy, but you can."

"What's the story Mr. Peterson?"
"The Bobbsey twins go to the brewery. Let's cut to the happy ending."

"How's it going Mr. Peterson?"
"Poor."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"No, I mean pour."

"Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?"
"Alright, but stop me at one... make that one-thirty."

"How's it going Mr. Peterson?"
"It's a dog eat dog world, Woody & I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This dessert is great for a summer grill-out, but it's also good
enough to serve at a formal dinner. The sauce is best made ahead in
the kitchen and reheated if necessary on the grill.

Grilled Pears with Caramel Sauce

For the caramel sauce:
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract

4-6 ripe pears, quartered and cored
4-6 slices pound cake
Powdered (confectioner's) sugar

Place the sugar in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat and cook
without touching the sugar but gently swirling the pan until the sugar
is melted and dark brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Note: Use extreme
caution because the sugar is very hot. Meanwhile, bring the cream and
butter to a simmer in a different pan. Add the cream mixture to the
sugar carefully because it will bubble violently and the sugar will
stiffen. Stir in the vanilla and continue cooking until the sugar
melts again and the sauce becomes smooth. Set the sauce aside.
Sprinkle the pear quarters and slices of pound cake generously with
powdered sugar. Grill over hot coals or under a preheated broiler,
turning once, until the pears are tender, 5 to 7 minutes, and the
pound cake is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Place the pears on top
of the pound cake and drizzle with the caramel sauce. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Sat Jun 5 10:38:43 2004