Pears are one of the signature fruits of autumn and a nice change of pace from summer’s delicate fruits and berries. Though there are thousands of varieties, Bartletts are the best known. They’re ...

1. Butter a 9"x2" cake pan or cast-iron skillet. (Do not use a springform cake pan for this cake, as the caramel will leak out of the sides). Line the pan with a circle of parchment paper. Arrange the ...

Dear SOS: Euro Pane on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena has the most delicious spiced pear cake. It is moist and truly delicious with a hint of ginger. I would love to re-create it at home. Could you ...

My grandfather died in April. He was 100. The span of Philip Pines’s life is almost unfathomable, a century of service (World War II veteran, history teacher), family (father, grandfather and ...

What a delightful cake! Its moist and orange flavor shines brightly throughout the cake (without being overpowering). With their tartness, cranberries help to balance the flavors. A fantastic way to ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan. In a bowl, combine walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and chocolate chips. Set aside. Use an electric mixer set on medium to beat eggs until ...

Perfectly ripe, the pear is a paradox: verging on crisp, yet soft as velvet. With every juicy bite, its delicate flavor invites comparisons to nectar and flowers and meadows, but there’s no need ...

Sweet pears and crunchy almonds come together in a stunning upside-down cake that's as delicious as it is beautiful.

Even though we still have 10 days left in the astronomical summer -- the autumnal equinox will take place at 8:54 p.m. Sept. 22 -- my thoughts and cravings have already turned to fall. Specifically ...

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