Recipes: Poire William Champagne Cocktail; Pears Stuffed with Roquefort and Walnuts in Pastry; Asian Pear Slaw; Pear and Duck Confit Salad; Baked Pears in Maple Syrup and Apple Brandy.
Ming demonstrates how to turn mussels into either a starter or a main course with Asian flavors, of course. Recipes: Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya, Mussel Potato Salad, and Baked Mussels Persillade.