Bring something fresh and unique to the red, white and blue celebrations this weekend with this flavorful Bacon Pear Salad. It will only take 15 minutes to prepare and serves six. Ingredients1/3 cup vegetable oil3 Tbsp. lemon juice1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends™ Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic1/4 tsp. salt1 large head romaine lettuce, torn6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled3 pears, unpeeled and thinly sliced1/4 cup minced fresh chivesPepper (optional)Directions

1. Blend oil, lemon juice, 1/2 cup cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and salt in food processor or blender for 10 seconds.
2. Toss lettuce, bacon and dressing in large bowl. Arrange on salad plates; top with pear slices, chives and remaining cheese. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.

St. Patrick’s Day is an annual feast day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Incorporating the traditional Irish staple, potatoes, these delicious twice-baked potatoes offer a little green fun for entertaining Irish festivities.