Endive Boats with Pear (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2-3 heads endive, separated into leaves
02 - 1-2 ripe pears, thinly sliced into matchsticks
03 - Chives, finely minced, for garnish

→ Dairy

04 - Blue cheese, crumbled

→ Condiments

05 - Orange-shallot vinaigrette
06 - Candied pepitas

# Instructions:

01 - Arrange endive leaves on a serving platter, creating a fan pattern for visual appeal.
02 - Place a small amount of pear matchsticks in the center of each endive leaf.
03 - Crumble blue cheese over the pears, distributing evenly among all endive boats.
04 - Lightly spoon orange-shallot vinaigrette over each filled endive leaf.
05 - Sprinkle candied pepitas over the assembled boats and finish with a delicate scattering of minced chives.

# Notes:

01 - Select endive with firm, pale yellow leaves and bright green tips for optimal freshness.
02 - For best results, prepare just before serving to maintain crispness.

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