Roast pork with pears, apples and parsnips Ask your butcher to score the rind, 1cm apart, across the pork in the same direction as you will slice, to make carving easier. Note
Plum and star anise pork spareribs with pear, ginger and chilli salad American-style pork spareribs in a rich and delicious plum and star anise marinade with a light Asian-style pear, ginger and chilli salad.
Spicy pear steamed pudding with orange syrup When they’re in season, this pudding also works well with quince. Prepare 4 small quince (800g) as for the pears in step 1, cooking them for 30 minutes until softened. Note
Pear and plum amaretti crumble To make individual crumbles, use four 1½ cup (375ml) dishes and bake 15 minutes. Note
Pear and marshmallow trifles Edible gold leaf and candy thermometers are available from kitchenware stores and cake decorating suppliers. Note
Rocket, pear & ricotta fritter salad An exotic rocket, pear & ricotta fritter salad that is packed to the brim with delicious flavours and textures.