Pear crostata

Just wanted to share this delicious recipe from Lidia Bastianich with you - Buon Gusto!

Pear just doesn’t get enough attention this time of year. It’s always all about the apples! Pear sometimes feels like the smart, kind of nerdy kid who wants to fit in, but only gets called on when the popular kids aren’t available for a play date. Wait. Now I’m imposing my childhood on the poor...

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When pears are in season, you have to cherish them, and fast. Pears seem to only flourish in their prime for a few days once brought home, scolding you if you hesitate to devour them quickly enough. My dad recently purchased an entire flat of Bartlett pears from Costco, and I instantly racked my bra

I was lucky enough to spend the holidays with my husband's family in Montana. I loved the rustic simplicity of each dish we tasted, especially this rustic pear tart my mother-in-law made. —Leah Waldo, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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I bribe my friends with baked goods. And fortunately for me, my friend Angi has a nagging sweet tooth she can't ignore. Like me, she swoons over freshly baked desserts, but turns her nose up at

The lovely thing about this Rustic Pear Crostata is that it works on so many levels for so many occasions. Whether it’s dessert or a dessert-like breakfast you’re going for…this crostata will serve you well!