3 fried ham and pear Recipes

yukon gold potatoes , cut into fries (1/4-1/2-inch thick), salt, fresh ground pepper (to taste), olive oil (plus more for brushing ), country bread, each 1/2-inch thick, ham slices (thinly sliced ), pear, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

well-shaken buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped chives, white-wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, sliced black forest or other baked deli ham, firm-ripe bartlett pears (8 oz total; preferably red ), head chicory (curly endive), chopped crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)