Cardamom Pods

Pear Tarte Tatin

Core the pears, then peel as neatly as possible and halve. If you like, they can be prepared up to a day ahead and kept in the fridge, uncovered, so that they dry out.

French

Warm Milk Punch with Indian Spices

A comforting and aromatic milk punch infused with warming Indian spices like cardamom, fennel, and cinnamon.

Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney

Traditional Yemeni Oxtail Stew (Akwa)

This is a very traditional dish from Yemen, made with oxtail. It has a lengthy cooking time, but the results are well worth the wait. This stew is commonly enjoyed during the month of Ramadan.

Cranberry-Port Gelatin with Crystallized Ginger and Celery

A refreshing and flavorful gelatin dessert made with cranberry juice, Port wine, crystallized ginger, and celery.

Mulled White Wine with Pear Brandy

This delicate warm sangria-like drink is infused with cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, then amped up with pear brandy. A slice of Asian pear is added to each serving, softening as it absorbs the warm boozy flavors.