Most of us have long thought of beer as the ideal companion to pizza, burgers, barbecue and ethnic cuisines considered difficult to match with wine. Indian food? We go for the Kingfisher. Thai? Bring ...

Dried fruit compote, also known as stewed fruit, is a combination of dried plums, apricots, cherries and a tiny bit of minced crystallized ginger, that stays good in the refrigerator for a very long ...

Winter is a tough time for fresh produce. Berries cost about a million dollars per pint and have been shipped a thousand miles from the land of sunshine to your local grocer. They are somewhat ...

Fruit compote — or stewed fruit — is an old-fashioned thing that seems just right for right now. The first time I remember eating it, I was at a childhood friend’s house and her mother served it as a ...

Yes, I had some dried fruit left over (and as a gift) from Christmas. Usually I do something in the cake or pie department but I thought I would mix it up a bit and prepare a recipe that had some bite ...

Fruit compote — or stewed fruit — is an old-fashioned thing that seems just right for right now. The first time that I remember eating it, I was at a childhood friend's house and her mother served it ...

Note: From Dahlia Solomon at Campanile. Serve with Negro Modelo Dark Ale, Rochefort #10, or Dogfish Head India Brown Ale. 1. Have the beer at room temperature. In a small sauté pan, lightly heat 2 ...

This undated photo by chef Elizabeth Karmel shows a dried fruit compote. Fruit compote, also known as stewed fruit, is a combination of dried plums, apricots, cherries and a tiny bit of minced ...

Fruit compote-or stewed fruit-is an old-fashioned thing that seems just right for right now. The first time that I remember eating it, I was at a childhood friend's house and her mother served it as a ...