Simple, elegant and totally delicious. Thomas used this recipe. Before you start, make sure to find a saucepan that’s just the right size to fit 6 Beurré Bosc pears in an upright position. In the saucepan combine ½ a cup of sugar, a large piece of orange rind, 8 – 10 whole cloves, 1 stick of cinnamon, 2 cups of red…… Continue reading red wine poached pears
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pear and almond slice
A classic combination in a not-too-sweet and gluten free slice. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and grease and line a 22cm (8½”) square cake tin. Cream 120g (4¼ oz) of butter with ⅓ of a cup of sugar and when they are light and fluffy beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time. Add 1¼…… Continue reading pear and almond slice
saffron poached pear with yoghurt and pistachios
A deliciously fragrant dessert with amazing colour. Peel 6 – 8 pears leaving their stems intact, removing the hard core at the bottom and slicing a little off the bottom to help them sit straight. In a saucepan heat 2 cups of water, 2 cups of white wine, 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of…… Continue reading saffron poached pear with yoghurt and pistachios
fresh pear pudding cake
This might look like a cake but has the consistency of a lovely moist pudding and the taste of Autumn. Preheat your oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Butter a shallow cake tin and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the butter, shaking out any excess crumbs. Beat 2 eggs with 120ml (4 fl oz) of milk. Add 185g (6½ oz) of…… Continue reading fresh pear pudding cake
rhubarb, apple and pear crumble
This crumble has the most delicious balance of fruit and spicy topping. Cut a bunch of fresh rhubarb into slices and place in a large bowl. Add 5 sweet apples (I used golden delicious) and 4 pears all peeled, cored and cut into chunks. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and the grated zest of ½ a…… Continue reading rhubarb, apple and pear crumble
flourless hazelnut pear cake
Moist and quite dense, this cake is not too sweet and has a flavour reminiscent of poppy seeds. Preheat your oven to 180C (350F). In a food processor mix ¾ of a cup of sugar, ¼ of a cup of brown sugar, 100g (3½ oz) of butter and 3 large eggs. Add 485g (17 oz) of hazelnut meal,…… Continue reading flourless hazelnut pear cake
apple, pear and walnut spice cake
This cake is based on one created by a 10-year-old named Amanda. The original recipe is published in Tamara Millstein’s book “Bake your cake & eat it too!” Preheat the oven to 160C (320F) and butter a spring-form cake tin, lining it in baking paper. Steep 120g (4¼ oz) of sultanas in 4 tablespoons of warmed…… Continue reading apple, pear and walnut spice cake
christmas feast 2010
With contributions from family and friends our indulgence on Christmas day began with antipasti which included roasted peppers, eggplant and olive caponata, Insalata Caprese (tomato, mozzarella and basil salad), prosciutto, salami and Sicilian olives all served with a fresh Ciabatta bread. Two main course dishes followed, accompanied by a lettuce salad with feta dressing and…… Continue reading christmas feast 2010
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