There’s something magical about the combination of fresh, juicy pears and the nutty richness of almonds. Together, the ...

Use ripe pears that are still firm. Overripe pears will disintegrate during baking, and pears that aren’t ripe enough will be stiff and not sufficiently sweet. Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes ...

Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

Ripe Deli has come a long way since Angela Redfern opened it in Auckland in 2002. Eleven years, new premises and two cookbooks later, the deli is a hot spot for high-quality and healthy meals ...