Pear

The do-ahead steps make this recipe great for entertaining.

Make these individual desserts a day ahead.

The word chutney comes from the Hindustani chatni, which means "strong spices." The sweet juiciness of golden pineapples — much more intensely flavored than ordinary pineapples — balances the spices with the lusciousness that only tropical foods possess. But you can substitute regular pineapple if you cannot find the golden variety, and the chutney will still be complementary. Serve it with Jerked Pork Chops or any grilled meat.

The unusual crust is made of brioche dough.

This salad was inspired by one we had in Rome that was made with Stracchino cheese, but we've used mascarpone, which makes an admirable and accessible substitute. (Stracchino, a springtime cheese, is difficult to find here, even in season.) Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

Studies from Northwestern University and the University of Kentucky indicate that fiber-rich bran from oatmeal can actually reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.

Subtly sweet and a smidge savory, this cake is an ideal on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

Canned pears, a simple almond cream, and store-bought puff pastry make this pear galette recipe feel sophisticated but entirely doable.

With salty cheese, toasted seaweed, sweet pears, and bitter radishes, this salad checks all the flavor boxes.

The dough for this decadent pear and chocolate tart uses a clever technique called fraisage, which creates a flaky crust that rolls out with minimal cracking.

Make this fail-safe combination of sweet-juicy fruit, crunchy-salty nuts, and chewy-fatty cheese your all-season salad template.

Amaretto is great if you have it, but, if not, substitute with any other brown liquor and it should work out just fine.

The sweet and sour flavors in this condiment are a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board, and we’d also happily spoon some inside a grilled cheese for a change.

A Thanksgiving-worthy dessert that can be baked in your toaster oven? Yes, please!

Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it’s magic.

This is also great with maple syrup; you can use any kind of pear or apple, too.