Warm Pear Raspberry Bruschetta Recipes

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute pear slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. On salad plates, arrange the greens, pears, onion, blue cheese and sunflower kernels. , In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salads.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, 3/4 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and sugar. Season with ground pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange baguette slices in a single layer; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Place bread on top rack and tomato mixture on bottom rack. Cook until bread is toasted and tomatoes have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Top bread with tomato mixture, 3/4 cup feta, and basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Toast bread until golden, and spread with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar, and set aside.
• Peel, core, and slice pears into 3/4-inch-thick wedges, and toss with lemon juice. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears and remaining cinnamon-sugar, and cook until caramelized and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, and swirl until caramel in pan is saucy.
• Spread mascarpone on cinnamon toast, and top with sauteed pears, caramel, and raspberries.