How you cut a pear really depends on what you plan to do with it. For example, will you be snacking on it with cheese and charcuterie? Perhaps you want to slice it for a salad. Or maybe you have ...

2. Top some crostini with a spoonful of beetroot jam (see bite.co.nz for recipe) or chutney, a piece of black pudding and a slice of pear. 3. For a decadent finish, add a cooked scallop ...

Poached pears are a brilliant make-ahead dessert that can be re-warmed, served at room temperature or even cold. Slice poached pears onto puff pastry for an easy tart, or even cheekily have them ...