Accompaniments
Cucumber Raita
2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped 250ml plain yoghurt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Salt and pepper, if desired
1.Combine all ingredients. Serve chilled.
Desserts
Pears with chocolate praline cream
Serves 8
3 cups / 750ml water 11⁄2 cups / 375g sugar
8 firm ripe pears, peeled 600ml cream
2 x 35g Scorched Peanut Chocolate bars, crushed Pureed fresh berries, for serving
1.Place water and sugar in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on High setting for 1 hour or until the sugar dissolves. Stir once during this time.
2.Cut the pears in half, remove the cores and place into the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on Low setting
3.Whip the cream until thick. Lightly fold half the crushed confectionery bars through the cream.
4.Arrange two pear halves on each serving plate,top with cream mixture, sprinkle with remaining crushed confectionery bar and drizzle with pureed berries if desired.
5.Served chilled.
It is not recommended to use the High or Auto setting on these dessert recipes.
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