No wonder many people start feeling the winter blues this time of year ... cover with thinly sliced apple and pear, add pomegranate seeds, and drizzle with ginger dressing just before serving.

Topped with pears, it's a new winter classic. Preheat the oven to 190C ... Stir in a tablespoon of the pear syrup. Spoon a quarter of the cream mixture into a separate container and refrigerate ...

Nevertheless, they all share a spectacular crunchiness, which makes them ideal for winter salads like the one below from Iron Chef and Asian-pear aficionado Masaharu Morimoto. --Robin Raisfeld ...

Pears are sometimes overshadowed in mid-winter by apples, but their nuanced flavor and fragrance are accentuated through cooking methods such as baking and poaching.

In January, when pears are easy to find alongside winter citrus and we crave comfort foods like pasta, the combination feels particularly enticing. This recipe reflects my attempt to finally re ...