Pavlova Trifle with Poached Pears

So, naturally I assume that in your kitchen nothing ever fails. But if, for some reason, it does happen—say you’re baking a pavlova and in the midst of a long list of oven dishes to prepare, somehow stress causes you to open the oven door precisely while baking this delicate one—this recipe serves as a First Aid Manual.

Simply turn your pavlova into a trifle; no one will know the difference. On the contrary: Your guests will thank you and think this had been your intention all along