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 ...

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 ...

In a small saucepan, combine fruit, wine, sugar, bitters and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring gently and occasionally, until fruit is plump and tender and liquid is ...