My indoor entertaining in the fall and winter tends to be more formal than summer. I don’t know why, but it’s kind of like I’m getting ready for the holidays in a way. I like to test out my place settings and practice the recipes I haven’t made in a few months. Maple Poached Pears is one of those recipes I like to make this time of year because they require a little refreshing. I want to make sure I’ve got the process just right so it’s truly flawless when I make them for Tha

This delicious Pear & Apple Tart has a fun, Greek twist to it. I use Kataifi, shredded filo, instead of a classic butter crust. I promise, you’ll absolutely love it when you try it. In fact, you may never go back to the crust version again!  Before you begin cooking this tart, I recommend you get all your ingredients prepared. Prepare your fruit, coat the Kataifi in butter, and have the oven preheating. When you make the caramel, you can’t step away from it at all. It can go

This Pear & Walnut Salad is a classic recipe that always fits the bill. I love serving it year-round, which is not something I say for every salad I make. The beauty of this recipe is that it typically works with almost everything. You really can’t go wrong when serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish, a pasta or rice dish, or a heavier meat.   The key to making this dish really sing is using excellent ingredients. A perfectly ripe pear, beautiful honey, and a nice lettu

I love making Pear & Prosciutto Crostini because it’s so simple to pull together. I usually have most of the ingredients for this on hand, which makes it a breeze to pull together at the last minute. It’s the perfect combination of toasty bread, sweet fruit, salty ham, and light ricotta cheese. This appetizer is guaranteed to become an instant hit at your next party!  When I’m making these, I always start with a fresh baguette. Fresh bread toasts up so well and remains just a

This Pear & Sage Margarita is a great cocktail recipe for spring. It falls right in the middle of rich, wintery and refreshingly light flavors Pear and sage go hand-in-hand, the bright fruit playing nicely with the smokey herbal notes. I like serving this with a sugar rim to add a touch more sweetness, but not too much. The bright citrus notes from the triple sec round out the drink so it feels just right to sip by the pool on an early spring evening with your friends. Cheers

This salad is great for Christmas dinner. It’s very simple to make, pairs well with almost any meal, and features the colors of the season!