176 poached with red wine and 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

pears (anjou or bartlett are best), sugar, whole black peppercorns, orange zest (about 1 ), heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate chips

red wine, lemon, juiced, vanilla bean, split, sugar, bosc pears , although any pear will do

red wine, lemon, navel orange, quartered, sugar, vanilla bean, split , or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, ripe pears (any variety), peeled

ripe bartlett pears, dry red wine or grape juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper, fresh arugula or baby spinach, torn curly or belgian endive, crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts

bosc pears, peeled with stems intact, white wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean , halved lengthwise, whole star anise pods, cinnamon stick, lemon , zested, orange , zested, walnut oil, red wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

dried figs, halved (1 lb), port wine, dry red wine, brown sugar, grated orange rind, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, cream, toasted slivered almonds

dried figs, brandy, red wine, honey, juice and zest of 2 oranges, juice and zest of 2 lemons, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean split in half, strong black tea

brandy, dry red wine, honey, grated orange rind, grated lemon rind, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, strong-brewed black tea, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, dried figs or other dried fruits, vanilla low-fat ice cream, lemon zest (optional)

dry red wine, ruby port, sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, apricots, toasted slivered almonds, vanilla ice cream

dry red wine, sugar, water, orange juice, grated orange peel, ground cardamom, cinnamon stick, firm but ripe pears, peeled , stems left intact, vanilla ice cream, plain or almond biscotti, crumbled, orange peel strips (optional)

dry red wine, water, sugar, lemon peel strips, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, firm ripe pears, peeled, anisette, all purpose flour, powdered sugar, aniseed, chopped, generous ) minced lemon peel (yellow part only), milk, unsalted butter, melted, vanilla extract, vegetable oil (for deep frying), powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream

butter graham cracker crumbs , or shortbread cookie crumbs, butter, melted, cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, soft goat cheese, at room temperature, sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs, lemon zest, sugar, firm-ripe guavas, peeled, seeded, and halved, dry red wine, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, by 3-inch) orange peel strips

chopped shallots, unsalted butter, divided, tomato paste, dry red wine, garlic cloves, chopped, thyme sprigs, parsley sprig, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, slab bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch sticks (lardons), veal demi-glace or 2 tbsp demi-glace concentrate plus 1/2 cup water, all-purpose flour, thick) baguette slices, olive oil, garlic clove, halved, distilled white vinegar, eggs, frisee, trimmed and torn into pieces (4 cups), distilled white vinegar, olive oil

red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, whole peppercorns, lemon rind, peaches, halved and pitted, vanilla bean ice cream, cream , in canister, freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish

red wine, sugar, by-3-inch strip orange zest, sweet cherries, halved and pitted, mascarpone cheese, honey

dried figs, halved (about 1 lb), port or other sweet red wine, dry red wine, brown sugar, grated orange rind, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, whipping cream, almonds, toasted

french bread , brushed with oil on both sides (3/4-inch thick), onion, sliced thin, sliced mushrooms, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes (or more , if needed), olive oil, dry white wine, tomatoes, chopped, vegetable broth, red wine vinegar, sliced fresh basil or 3 tbsp italian seasoning, chopped fresh parsley, oregano (optional), lemon juice, olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, fresh mozzarella cheese (1/2-inch thick )