This pear crostata is simple yet sophisticated, with fresh fruit poached in Prosecco and layered over creamy ricotta inside a folded pastry shell. Our recipe yields two crostatas and is easy to make ...

In a small saucepan, combine fruit, wine, sugar, bitters and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring gently and occasionally, until fruit is plump and tender and liquid ...

This is one of Jenny's favourite starters – fresh pears, a light creamy blue-veined cheese, figs and a few mixed salad leaves. This can be served as a garland on a large plate with crusty bread ...

These baked pears with blue cheese make an impressive yet simple ... They’re perfect for recipes like baked or poached pears. If you can’t find Bosc, Anjou or Seckel pears are also great ...

Crumbly Lancashire cheese has a tangy ... halved lengthways and cored For the poached pears, in a large pan gently heat the ...

Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian ... and fruit from spinach gnocchi and griddled asparagus to poached pears. 36-48 month Parmigiano-Reggiano has an intense, spicy ...

Add the pears and prunes and cook over moderate heat, turning the pears often, until the pears are tender, about 25 minutes. 2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears and prunes to a shallow ...