Ancient Greek author Homer, described pears as “gifts from the gods,” and that was likely because of their sweet juiciness. More: Fry, then bake these sweet potato pancakes for Hanukkah More: Black ...

Each variety of pear has its own unique flavor profile and texture, meaning that some are better eaten fresh with cheese, ...

This Arugula Pear Salad is simple, crisp, and fresh, made with candied pecans, goat cheese, and topped with a honey Dijon vinaigrette. A classic salad with greens, it has always been an all-time ...

This is the number-one salad in my catering company. The sweet and savory combination of cinnamon-sugared pecans, ripe pears and small morsels of brie is sensational. There is very little oil in this, ...

Years ago, when I was in college in upstate New York and couldn’t return home to Texas for the holidays, I attended a Thanksgiving potluck at a schoolmate’s house. Thanks in great part to my lack of ...

Where sorbets are smooth and slick, granitas are rugged with shaggy ice crystals and good crunch. What takes this granita out of the ordinary are the nubs of candied pineapple and spikes of black ...

For this platter of candied walnuts and cheese, Martha Stewart suggests Gorgonzola dolce, or dolcelatte, which is a creamy, slightly sweet blue cheese. If that's not available, regular Gorgonzola, ...

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes with pears, cranberries, and pecans make an easy one-pan side dish that’s perfect for ...

To help satisfy our cravings and stir up some much-needed baking inspiration for the holiday season, Martha Stewart recently shared her fool-proof recipe for a decadent chocolate-and-pear pie. Her ...

Marcel Proust famously had madeleines to kick-start a remembrance of times past. For Dana Cree, the noted Chicago pastry chef, it was the flavor of the vanilla custard filling inside a bakery-bought ...