1. In a large stainless steel or enamel-coated saucepan, bring 61/2 cups water to a boil. Once it is hot, set aside and keep warm. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a paring knife; scrape ...

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Oven-Poached Pears Makes 8 servings 2 whole lemons 8 ripe but firm Bosc (brown-skinned) or Bartlett pears 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup sugar 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise, ...

Pears, which are in season, are perfect for your midwinter recipes. Sweet and deliciously juicy, they are great eaten out of hand but can be used in any number of recipes from desserts to salads, main ...