Poached Pears in Puff Pastry

A simple, classic, and elegant recipe for a small dinner party, or to enjoy right at home. Easy recipes for you to create, with an end result that looks elevated and special.

Peel pears, slice in half, and remove pits.
Poach the pears in a mixture of white wine and sugar, with a few cinnamon sticks. Poach until tender, cool completely.
Use store-bought puff pastry. Let thaw in the fridge for 2-3 hours and then unroll. Use a 5” round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
Place a half pear in the center of each circle. Brush each pastry with egg.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

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Pumpkin Pie Garnishes

A simple touch that makes your pie more stylish and special for the occasion—while hiding any imperfections your pie may have.

Use on your homemade pie, or as a great way to elevate one from the store (…we won’t tell).
Take your pie dough and use small cookie cutters (like the leaves shown above) to cut-out your garnishes. On a cookie sheet, place your garnish shapes.
Using egg white, brush each shape and sprinkle some sugar on top.
Bake at 425 degrees for 9 minutes.
Place on your pie and get creative with it!

Brandied Cider

Apple cider is good—great, some may say. But do you know what’s better? Brandied cider.

Combine ½ gallon of apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries.
Warm the ingredients on the stove to make mulled cider.
For each drink, combine 8 oz. of mulled cider with 1.5 oz. of Calvados (French apple brandy).

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French Manhattan

A bright and flavorful cocktail great for toasting with family for small holiday gatherings.

Combine 3 oz. of cognac, 0.5 oz. of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of bitters.
Shake ingredients in a shaker, then add ice and strain into coupe glass.
Whisk egg whites and brush them onto fresh raspberries. Dip the raspberries in raw sugar.
Once raspberries are dry, use as garnish.

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