This elegant and easy poached pear dessert looks so much more complicated than it actually is! The key to success with this recipe is to choose a naturally firm pear varietal,
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Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream

BySamantha

This elegant and easy dessert looks so much more complicated than it actually is!The key to success with this recipe is to choose a naturally firm pear varietal, such as the red Anjou used here. You also want to use pears that are not quite ripe for this dish. Softer pear varieties and/or overly ripe…

These savory puff pastry bites hit all the right notes with sweet caramelized onions, marinated Portobello mushrooms, Applewood smoked cheddar cheese and a hint of fresh thyme.
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Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

BySamantha

These savory puff pastry bites hit all the right notes with sweet caramelized onions, marinated Portobello mushrooms, Applewood smoked cheddar cheese and a hint of fresh thyme. Although there are several steps required to assemble these tasty morsels, the results are well worth the effort. It takes some time to caramelize the onions, so this…