Southwestern bent: Quiñones spotlights New Mexico's culinary heritage and varied flavors in his cuisine, finding that the sweet, slightly tangy flavor of prickly pears pair perfectly with many ...

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 ...

This traditional upside-down pear cake is given a fiery twist with the addition of ginger and dark rum. Serve with ice cream as a dessert or by itself as a teatime treat. Cut out a circle of ...