1.   Banks blends Nino Franco prosecco and pear puree with a touch of raspberry liqueur to make a derivative of the bellini.

2.   Add pear puree, boil and scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove browned bits.

3.   Place the pear puree in a saute pan set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

4.   Take a generous spoonful of whites and stir them into the cooled pear puree to lighten it.

5.   Stir in pear puree and cardamom, and bring to a boil.

6.   The first recipe I tried was a pear anise puree that can be used to make a light and luscious souffle.

7.   We offer recipes for a hearty and heart-healthy flank steak and beans and a lovely pear souffle made with a slow-cooked pear puree.