Bosc Pears Cooked in Red Wine from A Recipe for Cooking by Cal Peternell
When fall comes, we turn to pears, and this year we’ll be turning to the Bosc Pears Cooked in Red Wine, from A Recipe for Cooking by Chez Panisse chef Cal Peternell, for all our dinner parties. Wine-rich and stunningly beautiful, they include a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for a cool fall night. This charming book takes … Continue reading
Autumn Chopped Salad with Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing from Around the Table
It’s officially fall and at The Secret Ingredient, we’re excited to add all of the season’s foods to our weekly shopping bags. The Autumn Chopped Salad with Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing from Around the Table, Martina’s McBride’s new cookbook and entertaining guide, fits the bill. Using leafy greens, sweet pears, and crumbled feta and bacon, this delicious salad hits … Continue reading
Ingredient of the Month: Pears
Throughout fall and winter one of my favorite secret ingredients is pears—that is, Roasted Pears. These are pears that are roasted with a bit of sugar, lemon juice, butter, and a split vanilla bean or even herbs, until they become tender and caramelized with a concentrated pear flavor. The recipe for Roasted Pears is easy … Continue reading
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