Poached pears are the dessert that always surprises with how good they are, and this alternative ingredient will give the ...

Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert. Look for crisp — very slightly under-ripe — pears with no blemishes. Bosc or Anjou are winning options as they can withstand ...

1. Peel pears and leave stem intact. In a large saucepan, bring wine and an equal amount of cold water to a simmer. Split vanilla bean lengthwise and add to wine and water mixture. Add cinnamon sticks ...

Serves 6. Recipe is from “Cast Iron Gourmet: 77 Amazing Recipes with Less Fuss and Fewer Dishes” by Megan Keno. Reprinted with permission from Page Street Publishing Co. Keno writes, “One of my ...