I’ve been making this tart for many years in countless iterations. It all started way back when with Julia Child’s version of a red wine-poached pear tart filled with frangipane. A gorgeous ...

Does comfort food ever go out of style? In my kitchen, the answer is definitely no. But as I love the classic homey recipes, I never let them languish. To match them to the changes in my own tastes, I ...

•3 green pears, not overly ripe •Juice of half lemon •1/2 cup dry Sherry •1 slice fresh ginger root •1 tablespoon honey •Custard: •5 teaspoons granulated sugar •1 egg yolk •1 heaping tablespoon ...

Combine milk and butter and stand until butter has melted. Combine flour and sugar in a bowl, add warm milk mixture and stir until a soft dough forms, shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and ...

Pears, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of orange are splendid together in a casserole for the brunch table on a chilly weekend morning. The dish is based on big cubes of bread soaked in an eggy ...

Pears clafoutis is a simple dessert recipe made with fruit and custard-like creamy filling. It is delicious any time of the day and a breeze to make and perfect during the holidays. But this is not ...

I recently posted a picture on social media about my neighbor’s pears and many of you asked for the recipe of a pear custard pie. I live on the east side of Madison in a tiny, older neighborhood. It’s ...

Editor’s note: In the Taste of Life series, cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life. Induction heaters are ...

Does comfort food ever go out of style? In my kitchen, the answer is definitely no. But as I love the classic homey recipes, I never let them languish. To match them to the changes in my own tastes, I ...