6 poached seckel pears Recipes

firm-ripe large pears , such as anjou or seckel pears, peeled, stems left intact, fruity red wine , such as a california burgundy, lemon, peeled , white pith removed, sliced, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks (each 2 inches), lemon zest (1 inch), fresh mint leaves, for garnish

firm-ripe seckel or forelle pears (3 to 4 oz. each) or 4 bosc pears (6 to 8 oz. each), cranberry juice cocktail, raspberry vinegar, sugar, slender baguette (1/2 lb.), melted butter or margarine, sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced, watercress sprigs, rinsed and drained

beaujolais nouveau, sugar, whole star anise, cinnamon sticks (3 in .), vanilla bean (4 in .), firm-ripe seckel pears (1 to 2 oz. each)

merlot, divided, star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, seckel pears, peeled, mascarpone cheese, sugar, heavy cream, fresh mint leaves , chiffonade, optional