Code Delicious With Dr. Mike

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest delicious recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Poached Pears. Poached pears are great as an appetizer or dessert.Ingredients: 1/2 bottle (1 1/2 cups) Port Wine 1 lemon 1 navel orange, quartered 3/4 cup maple sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split, or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 3 star anise 4 small ripe pears (any variety), peeled Directions:In a small saucepan, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, 1 of the squeezed orange quarters, the maple sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Add the pears and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, until they're easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to individual plates.Remove and discard the orange quarter and spices. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced by two-thirds,