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Glazed Pear and Pecan Cake

Look for pear nectar at most supermarkets; apricot nectar can be substituted if necessary. Dried pears can be found at Trader Joe’s. Can substitute equal amount of crystallized ginger or dried apples for dried pears. Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. 3 cups sugar, divided 4 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar … Continue Reading →

Quick Pecan Tart

You can replace the pecans with just about any nut — such as pinenuts, almonds or cashews — and get an equally delicious result, or use a variety for a more interesting dessert. Some dough will be left over, so you can bake a few cookies alongside the tart. 1 (18-ounce) log refrigerator sugar-cookie dough … Continue Reading →