Pears are surprisingly versatile. Their mild but distinctive flavor works as well in a savory sauce for poultry as it does in a baked dessert tart, and one way to really bring out the unique taste of ...

Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais, is a classic French dessert that originated in the wine-growing area of Burgandy and Lyon. Oh, so yummy!! A deliciously sweet pear that is infused with ...

Tea makes a lovely poaching liquid for fresh or dried fruit. It provides a potpourri of flavor options, including the warm, aromatic spiciness of chai, the heady floral essence of jasmine and the ...

Vanilla beans and red wine transform pears into a succulent holiday dessert that no one will pass up. Poaching pears in a slow cooker is a great way to save you time and effort in the kitchen during ...

Most dessert recipes require you to turn on your oven. If you love sweet dishes but hate baking, check out this poached pears recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education. Made with cranberries, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I'm a sucker for desserts that feel elegant without requiring a ton of fancy cooking tricks. It may sound like a tall task, but a ...

This is the Bellini to end all Bellinis. This is the Bellini that all the other ones dream of being when they grow up. Not only do the fresh pear nectar and Champagne make a killer combo, but the ...

This is what I call the "Tipsy Farmer Clafoutis" — a hybrid between poached pears and a classic clafoutis, which traditionally features cherries. I poached the pears in wine prior to putting them in ...

Tea makes a lovely poaching liquid for fresh or dried fruit. It provides a potpourri of flavor options, including the warm, aromatic spiciness of chai, the heady floral essence of jasmine and the ...

Be sure to use pears that are just turning ripe, not hard but not soft either for this budget-friendly, festive dessert. Bosc, Bartlett and D’Anjou produce delicious results. For a twist, try ...

There is no in-between with pears. Underripe and the late-fall fruit is hard, astringent and tasteless; overripe and it's gritty and bland. At peak, a good pear is one of the finest fruits, perfumed, ...