Raw pears need to be prepared at the last moment. Use them in savoury salads, where they can be mixed with bitter leaves, sharp-flavoured cheeses, nuts or air-dried ham. To cook, peel and simmer ...

I think this Poached Pears Recipe is a wonderful touch that will ... the pears to make sure they will sit evenly in the pot while cooking. You may also use a paring knife to ‘core’ part ...

Poached Pears Recipe Ingredients ... the bottom of the pears to make sure they will sit evenly in the pot while cooking. You may also use a paring knife to ‘core’ part of the pear from ...

Peel the pear, cut into quarters and deseed. Mix all the ingredients for the poached pear, bring to a boil and simmer on low till the pear is soft. Keep aside.

Subtly spiced with cardamom and ginger, this simple dessert elevates the usual lineup of holiday pies. For a flavor variation, replace the cardamom and ginger with 1 teaspoon chai spice. Total ...

If you enjoy dates you will like the flavour of the date syrup in this recipe ... It should slip into the pear easily. Serve pears warm, drizzled with the cooking juices. A dairy-free vanilla ...

Get a jump on preserving pears from fall by making this traditional ... The tiny amount of sugar won’t have much effect on your recipe.

Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer ... It features halved shallots cooked with juicy pears, and is served with whipped goat cheese. Chef Shawn McClain cooks Bartlett pears in ...

you can view his creation in Series 1, episode 10 of ‘Rick Stein's Cornwall’ on BBC Two. Or you can head over to BBC Food to find his yummy poached pears recipe here.

Pork chops with pears and green olives make a delicious combination, with the sweetness of the pear contrasting with the slightly bitter green olives. Pick some thyme from your garden and throw ...