In her latest bestselling cookbook, "Cravings: Hungry for More" (Potter), Chrissy Teigen writes happily that she is not allergic to peanut oil. "If I was, my mom, Pepper Thai, would have traded me in ...

If you have never tried an Asian pear, you are in for a treat. Although more expensive than either apples or pears, this delicious fruit is a combination of both flavors. Here is a recipe that ...

Crisp Asian pear stars in this refreshing fiber-packed salad. It's tossed in a light dressing that gets a litte zing from fresh ginger. 1. In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, oil, ginger, and ¼ ...

1. Cut each Asian pear in quarters and remove the tougher core area. Then cut into about ¼-inch-thick slices. 2. Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Put pears into the pan and sprinkle ...

Ripe Asian pears are in our markets now, but how do you tell if they’re ripe? Both ripe and unripe Asian pears are juicy, lightly sweet and crisp. The secret is that ripe ones soften a bit and their ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as an “apple pear” or “sand pear,” Asian pears come in more than 100 varieties. They’re a type native to East Asia, and many of the original California ...

Fall has always seemed an especially sweet season for me. When I was a kid I’d get a thrill seeing the neatly lined up boxes of fresh pencils and rows of unmarked notebooks in the stores. Not to ...

Properties: Asian pears are high in vitamins C and K and in dietary fiber. Uses: Originally eaten just as a raw fruit, the Asian pear can be used in everything savory and sweet, ranging from salads to ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...