To make the wine syrup, in a 3-quart saucepan (or the size that holds your pears snuggly on their sides but not pressed together), combine the sugar, water, wine, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over ...

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 ...

Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais, is a classic French dessert that originated in the wine-growing area of Burgandy and Lyon. Oh, so yummy!! A deliciously sweet pear that is infused with ...

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 ...

It is not often that I do not want to think of eating or even look at recipes or read cookbooks like novels. But last week, I came down with a vengeful flu that left me feverish and weak, but most ...

This classic, French-inspired dessert is a showy finish to any meal. Instructions: In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce ...

Got an opened bottle of red wine sitting in your kitchen? Pouring yourself a glassful seems like a logical way to use it up, ...