For this classic dessert, choose those firmer pears like Williams variety. To make the pear stand evenly, trim its base befre cooking. [caption id="attachment_134" align="alignright" width="242" caption="Poached Peach Dessert"][/caption] Ingredients :- 4 pears, peeled but stalks left on 100 g (3 1/2  oz) caster sugar 250 ml (8 fl oz) red wine 1 long sliver of lemon rind ( prepare extra for decoration ) lemon balm sprigs ( to decorate ) 125-250 ml (4-8 fl oz) water Serving Information:- Serve for 4 pax ( just nice for teatime ! ) Preparation time: about 15 minutes. Cooking time: ...

Ingredients :- 1 small ripe Galia melon 175 g (6 oz) fresh raspberries ( or thawed frozen ) Half bottle Sauternes ( to chilled ) Serving Information:- Serve for 4 pax Preparation time: about 10 minutes Dietary Information :- kcal 120 kJ 500 protein 1 g fat 0 g CHO 12 g Dessert Preparation Halve the melon and either scoop out small balls using a melon baller ( or a teaspoon ), or just cut the flesh into small cubes. Divide the melon and raspberries among 4 glass dishes. Pour over any melon juice, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least ...