Sunday's Food Tip: Poached Pears

Poached pears make such a festive dessert for the holidays. The pears take on the flavor and color of the poaching liquid. Red fruit juice (cranberry, raspberry, or pomegranate juice are all good choices) or red wine (I like merlot) will produce velvety crimsom colored pears that are sweet and flavorful.



Here's a recipe for Poached Pears in Red Wine that's so easy, even novice cooks will want to try it.

These Poached Pears with raspberry yogurt mint sauce will make an impressive end to any holiday meal.