Autumn’s pear crop is always a showstopper. Initially, it’s their voluptuous contours that captivate. The long, slender necks ...

Discover a fresh take on traditional pear cobbler by adding grilled pears for a rich, smoky twist. This recipe highlights how ...

When weeknights get hectic, dessert is usually the first thing to fall off the menu, but it doesn't have to be. These recipes ...

While out to dinner with my colleague and L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison, we ordered an old-fashioned pear and blue cheese salad served over tender greens, which had just returned to the ...

In the four decades it took me to write about all four desserts, the food world has grown dramatically. But some things ...

This recipe both preserves pears and creates a pear-flavored liqueur perfect for holiday cocktails. Instructions: Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water and add lemon juice. Peel pears as carefully ...

Pears never get the attention they deserve. The minute the first leaves change color and autumn hits, it always seems like apples get the spotlight. But pears are sweet, crisp and every bit as ...

For year-end gifts, I received some cookbooks. I am easy to buy for. Cookbooks are my ties or socks. Two volumes, however, were very special gifts; their recipes date back to the Middle Ages. The ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

We’re all eager to put this pandemic in the rearview mirror. In the meantime, small Christmas dinner celebrations may benefit from a little twist. I’m thinking of substituting desserts that contrast ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as an “apple pear” or “sand pear,” Asian pears come in more than 100 varieties. They’re a type native to East Asia, and many of the original California ...