Poached Pears in Sauternes
6-12 ripe pears, depending on size (preferably William or Conference) 1. Using a small, sharp knife, score a zigzag pattern in the skin around the top of each pear, working downwards from the stalk. Leaving the zigzag skin at the top in place, ... [... more]
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Anai's Red Pears
This meal will take roughly 10 minutes to prepare. Serves 2. Peel, core and halve pears lengthwise. In a medium size saucepan, combine all the ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until pears are ... [... more]
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Glazed oranges with vanilla yoghurt
1. Melt the butter with the brown sugar in a saucepan and cook for one minute until golden. 2. Add the sliced oranges and pears and the ground cinnamon and stir well to coat. 3. Add the brandy and carefully allow to flame. Cook for two ... [... more]
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Toffee Pears on French Toast
3. Heat a non-stick fry pan over medium heat and dip two of the bread slices into the egg and milk mixture, allowing it to soak it up rather generously. 4. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in another pan, and when foaming, place the dipped slices in. Fry ... [... more]
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Pan-fried pears with spicy mustard and crispy bacon dressing
handful of herbs, including mint, tarragon, basil and parsley 1. Place the sliced pear into a pan with the butter and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden. 2. Place the herbs onto a serving plate, in the centre, in a heap. Season lightly, to ... [... more]
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Vanilla Pears
1. Gently melt the butter in a pan and fry the pear and vanilla seeds for 2-3 minutes to soften. 2. Add the orange juice and zest and continue to heat for 1-2 minutes. 1 pear, cored and cut into 8 slices 2-3tbsp double cream 3. Stir in the cream ... [... more]
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Gladiolus 'Peter Pears'
Find out how to grow Gladiolus 'Peter Pears' Cultivar: 'Peter Pears' 'Peter Pears' has large flowering spikes loaded with stunning bright orange blooms from mid-summer to late summer. It is ideal for the herbaceous border or cut-flower displays. ... [... more]
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Pears Poached in Rosemary Syrup with Caramel Sauce
For the caramel sauce: 1. Place the pears in a pan large enough to accommodate them comfortably. Add the lemon juice, sugar, sprig of rosemary and enough water to cover the pears. 2. Bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer gently until ... [... more]
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Pear, Grape and Cucumber Salad
A simple salad to prepare but unusual. It makes a good side salad for a dish with cheese in it or to simply accompany cheese and bread. Served very chilled, it makes an appetising starter. Try it with the new season Italian pears available ... [... more]
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Poached pears
1. Heat the red wine, vanilla pods, caster sugar and bay leaf in a pan until simmering. Add the pear slices and poach for 8-10 minutes. 3. Serve with a spoonful of yoghurt and sprinkle with cinnamon to serve. 1-2 glasses of red wine 2 vanilla ... [... more]
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Caramelised Pears with Red Wine
1. Place the sugar in heavy-based pan and cook over a low heat until dissolved and a caramel has formed. 2. Add the red wine and cinnamon to the pan and heat for a further minute. 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the after Eight Mints until ... [... more]
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Tiramisu with Pears and Stem Ginger
Marsala or sweet sherry 1. Lay the biscuits on the bottom of a large dish. Pour over the coffee and the Marsala. Make sure all the biscuits are soaked. 2. Mix together the crème fraîche and mascarpone and add the chopped stem ginger and some [... more]
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