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Make chai-poached pears from Minka Kelly and Mandy Moore's fav retreat

By Jordi Lippe

UPDATED FEBRUARY 5, 2019 6:16 AM ESTFEB 5, 2019, 6:16 AM EST

Even the healthiest and most workout-dedicated stars need a boost once in a while. When that's the case, many bold-faced names turnto The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu.

Mandy Mooreand Minka Kelly recently enjoyed a girls' trip to experience the Ranch 4.0,which mimics the seven-day program in daily routine, but is designed for those whoare unable to be away for a full week. The wellness regimen is not for the faint of heart: attendees exercise for eight hoursa day and eat a highly structured, nutrient-densevegetarian diet.

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It's this food that many celebrities and other guests have raved about causing the The Ranchto come out with its first ever cookbook for anyone to try at home. Though youmay not be able to afford the $6,200 price tag for the full program, you canstill enjoy the delicious and nutritious recipesprovided in The Ranch at Live Oak Cookbook.

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The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu released its first cookbook Photo: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu

Alex Glasscock,The Ranch Co-Founder and CEO, chats with HELLO! to give us a peek inside theirnew cookbook which also reveals the secrets behind the program’s renowned detoxifying and seasonal gourmet meals.

HELLO!: Why did you decide to create the cookbook?Alex Glasscock: Guests havebeen requesting The Ranch recipes for years. By creating a cookbook, Ranchalumni and fans of the program can now bring the gourmet food from The Ranch atLive Oak home. This is a way for alumni to continue the benefits of the programinto their daily life, as well as introduce The Ranch cuisine to those who maynot be able to attend. The Ranch at Live Oak Cookbook proves thathealthy, clean eating can be tasty too!

H!: Is this for everyday life or a detox/weight loss program?AG: Thecookbook can be used for both. The recipes are meant to transform our dietsfrom highly processed meals to clean, nutritional meals. If one is new to cleaneating, he/she can expect to experience a body detox and will likely loseweight. In fact, there is a three-week meal planner in the back of the book to helpstart this healthier new way of life. However, our goal is always to transformdiets in the long run. These recipes are designed to sustain rigorous activityand satisfy one’s appetite on a daily basis.

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The book is filled with delicious and healthy recipes Photo: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu

H!: What's special about these recipes?AG: The cuisinefocuses in on foods that are gluten, soy, dairy — free, sugar-freeand anti–inflammatory, with the objective of creating nutrient dense dishesthat are visually pleasing and packed with amazing flavor. Therecipes have been carefully developed and honed over the years by a team ofprofessional chefs, nutritionists, fitness experts and gardeners. All recipesare meant to be recreated in the home; therefore, no recipes are too difficult.

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Guests enjoy their healthy meal at this stunning wellness center Photo: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu

H!: Why do you think you have such a huge celebrity following?AG: The Ranchat Live Oak treats every guest like a celebrity. When someone attends TheRanch, the luxurious space and personalized attention guarantees a specialexperience every time.

To get the recipe for chai-poached pears click on the picture below:

Chai-Poached Pears
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed with a knife to crack the skin
20 cardamom pods, cracked
24 black peppercorns
4 firm but ripe medium-sized pears
Directions:
* In a pot large enough to hold the 4 pears, combine 10 cups water with the cinnamon sticks, ginger, cardamom, and peppercorns.
* Bring the water to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and continue simmering for 20 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.
* Wash the pears and cut them in half, leaving the peels on and cores and stems intact.
* Add the pears to the spice-infused water, cover the pot, and simmer until they are poached. They should be tender enough that a knife easily pierces them but they still hold their shape; this can take from 45 minutes to 2 hours. (The duration varies depending on the variety of the pears and the ripeness of the fruit.)
* Let sit in the poaching liquid, with the lid on the pot, for about 30 minutes until the pears are cool enough to serve. As the pears steep, the chai-spiced liquid will continue to infuse the fruit.
* To serve, plate two pear halves per person. Spoon some of the poaching liquid over the pears.
Each serving has 104 calories
Cook's Tip: The chai-spiced poaching liquid becomes a warming beverage when strained and served in a teacup. It's also refreshing served over ice in a tall glass with a cinnamon stick.

Photo: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu