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 ...

These are delicious on their own, but a crisp cookie is a lovely accompaniment. If you have any pears left over, you can refrigerate them in their syrup. Slice them and use as a crêpe filling or as a ...

Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of ...

Three poached pears in a dish in their poaching liquid with vanilla and cardamom. - irina2511/Shutterstock Pears are surprisingly versatile. Their mild but distinctive flavor works as well in a savory ...

Almost two weeks ago, I was in Paris along with seven incredible ladies who love the City of Light as much as I do. One of our many experiences was an all day cooking class at Le Foodist where we ...

Feb. 14 is Oregon Statehood Day (colloquially known as “Valentine’s Day”) and I thought a gooey treat would be a nice way to celebrate. Pear is Oregon’s state fruit after all, and pinot noir put the ...