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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nothing says autumn quite like the humble crumble to follow your Sunday roast. Phil Vickery's in the kitchen with his tips to mastering the perfect crumble topping and proper custard for his seasonal ...

Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/375F/gas 5. Have ready a large baking or roasting dish that will hold the pear halves snugly. Place the flour, cocoa, ground almonds, sugar and butter in a food ...

The custard for Julian Serrano's flan needs to stand overnight so it can be infused with the flavors of the orange zest and the vanilla bean. Plan accordingly, and start the recipe one day in advance.

These baked pears with blue cheese are an elegant yet easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Topped with crunchy walnuts, a drizzle of honey, and a touch of fresh thyme, they’re a crowd-pleaser ...

WHEN I FIRST read Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” decades ago as a teenager, I was thrilled to discover a simple dessert called a clafoutis — essentially a fruit custard-like ...

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 ...