4 roast and pear crostini Recipes

baguette (or 1 demi- ), cut into 24 slices, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, lemon juice, maple syrup, ripe but firm bosc pears, halved, cored and cut into 24 wedges, lightly packed parsley leaves, leftover spiral-sliced ham (or another flavorful ham), cut into bite-sized pieces and warmed

bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges, cream cheese, softened, gorgonzola, butter, softened, sherry wine (optional), french baguettes, slices toasted, chopped lightly salted roasted pecan, chopped rosemary, honey

french bread baguette (1 lb), olive oil, garlic clove, minced, blue cheese salad dressing, pear, diced, sliced green onions, cubed cooked roast beef, diced seeded tomatoes, salt, pepper, fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced