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5 Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings to Try for Your Next Party

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11 Kitchen Tools You Should Throw Out Right Now

<p>Pears have held a significant place in history since ancient China and Greece. A symbol for immortality, they're also juicy and filled with flavor — making them a prime pick for a fruity dessert. Use refrigerated pie crust and in-season pears to make these <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Recipes/Little-Pear-Raspberry-Potpies-Recipe" target="_blank">Little Pear-Raspberry Potpies</a> for Christmas Eve dinner.</p>

Magical Dishes Inspired by "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

The more famous the chef, the less likely they're doing day-to-day work. "Diners are often surprised, but a head chef isn't actually cooking their steak," says Missy Robbins, chef of <a href="http://www.avocerestaurant.com/avoce_columbus.html#/home/" target="_blank"><b>A Voce Columbus</b></a> and <a href="http://www.avocerestaurant.com/avoce_madison.html#/home/" target="_blank"><b>A Voce Madison</b></a> in New York City. "People always think I'm back there cooking their fish." Instead, a head chef is focusing on big-picture issues. "We oversee, taste, develop the menu, develop the recipes, teach the cooks, and manage the kitchen," she says.

8 Restaurant Secrets Chefs Won't Tell You