Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2                smoked goose breast - -- (abt 3/4 lbs), fat
                        -- still intact
   2      medium        cornice pears -- perfectly ripe
   2      bunches       arugula -- trimmed, washed,
                        and spun dry
                        zest and juice of 1 lemon
   6      tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil from lake como
                        region
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Slice goose breast on bias very thin and pound lightly between oiled waxed paper. Lay 6 or 7 slices on each of 4 plates and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Core and slice the pears 1/16-inch thick. Toss in bowl with arugula, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Place plates in oven for 20 seconds, until just warm and remove. Divide salad over each, garnish with zest and more cracked black pepper, and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5741)