Scatter the extra sesame seeds on top. FODMAP: Use light brown sugar instead of honey, apple instead of pear, and swap the garlic paste for ½tbsp garlic-infused oil. Use leeks (green parts only ...

This delicious pear cake is an Italian classic and is lovely with a cuppa or served with cream as a dessert. Any ripe but firm pears will work. Grease and line the base of a 20cm/8in springform ...

Beat together the butter, sugar, ground almonds, egg yolk and pear liqueur (or brandy) until smooth. Spoon into the pastry case, then spread out in an even layer. Arrange the pears in overlapping ...