4 brie pears shallots Recipes

butter, shallots, thinly sliced, pears - peeled, cored and sliced, dry white wine, brown sugar, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper to taste, sourdough bread, brie cheese, almonds, assorted crackers

french or italian bread , ends discarded, cut into 16 (1/2-inch) thick slices, unsalted butter, softened, white truffle oil , or extra-virgin olive oil, salt, brie, thinly sliced, sliced prosciutto di parma, ripe pears, cored and very thinly sliced, slab bacon , cut into lardons (1/4-inch by 1/4-inch by 1-inch pieces), chopped shallot, red wine vinegar, creole mustard, chopped chives, salt and pepper, mixed salad greens

confit duck leg portions, with thighs attached, fat trimmed and reserved, minced shallots, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped garlic, cognac, butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper, pita breads, anjou pears, peeled, cored and julienne, brie cheese, thinly sliced