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 dessert like wine poached pears proves that it's possible. Fresh pears ...

1. In a 2-quart sauce pan with lid, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook until syrup begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. 2. Whisk in the rum or wine and pear juice ...

Poached pears look sleek, but they can be boring. Instead of settling for a honey syrup or the same spice blend you eat in baked goods all autumn long, this recipe combines small seckel pears with ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the honey and red wine together in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, whisking to combine. Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla bean ...

INGREDIENTS: • 2 pears, peeled, cored and halved • 2 cups water • 2/3 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup Vouvray • 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns • 1 stick cinnamon • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 ...

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Red wine poached pears are a classic and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe pears simmered in ...

She's a cooking teacher living in Paris – with Portland roots! Susan Herrmann Loomis, author of "Plat du Jour" joined us to share a simple dessert recipe. For more information about “Plat du Jour” ...

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Michael Kunz, general manager of the Select, was happy to share the recipe for this combination of wine-poached pears, roasted beets and creamy burrata, the creation of executive chef Remi Granger.