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In a medium saucepan set on medium to medium-high heat, cook the pear syrup until reduced to 1/2 cup. This will take about 25 minutes. Stir in the rum and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Add the chocolate and stir

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, making sure the strawberries are well coated with the sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld. It's delicious plain, or spooned over

Place the strawberries in a bowl, mix with 2 tablespoons of the Marsala and set aside. In the top half of a double broiler, whisk the egg yolks and sugar to a creamy consistency. In the bottom half of the

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan with a mixture of flour and sugar, tapping out the excess. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and 4 tablespoons of the sugar with an electric mixer

The day before serving, lay all the cookies out on a baking sheet and brush them on both sides with the coffee and coffee liqueur. They should be moist on the outside but still crunchy on the inside. In a bowl,

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grese a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix the bread cubes and chocolate chips and spoon into the prepared baking dish. In the same bow, beat the eggs, egg yolks, and

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 1 cup of the milk until smooth. In a 2-quart, heavy-bottom saucepan on medium heat, cook the remining 3 cups of milk and sugar until it reaches a soft boil, Add the

The day vefore serving, line a small bowl (about 8-inches wide and 2 1/20inches deep) with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang around the edges. Cut on e whole pound cake, and 1/4 of the other into 1/4-inch slices. Save the

Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the egg whites in a metal bowl and beat with an electric mixer until frothy. Slowly beat in the sugar, until it becomes a glossy, white and thick meringue. Place the peach halves in a

Place the quartered strawberries in a large bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Add the mint and vinegar, and mix well. Let rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving. Chef's Notes For a sharper, sweet-and-sour contrast, cook 3 tablespoons of