Ingredients
8 slices of bacon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 oz Brie cheese, thinly sliced
2 firm, but ripe, pears, sliced
4 Tbsp butter, softened
2 cups onions, chopped
8 slices hearty bread
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the bacon and cook until brown and crispy.

Photography by Grant L. Gursky
Ingredients18 oz. butternut squash, peeled (about a half of butternut squash)1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced4 small red onions, quartered2 whole garlic cloves, peeled2 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp cumin1 tsp cinnamon¼ tsp black pepper¼ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)¼ tsp sea salt
Quinoa Ingredients1 cup quinoa2 cups water1 tsp sea salt
Roasted GarlicVinaigrette IngredientsRoasted garlic from vegetables¼ cup olive oil3 Tbsp white wine vinegar¼ tsp sea salt¼ tsp pepper
Serving Ingredients¼ cup pomegranate seeds1 Tbsp parsley leaves, 

Pears can be preserved in several ways:
Refrigeration
The most short-term method of preserving. Preserves can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months. Jars do not have to be fully sealed for refrigeration.
Canning
The shelf-stable method of preserving pears and similar foods makes storage easy. If properly sealed, pear preserves can be stored in a cool,

Photography by Grant L. Gursky
Ingredients
3 firm, but ripe, pears
6 oz arugula
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
⅓ cup feta, crumbled
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
Balsamic glaze (used for a light drizzle)
Flaky salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash 3 pears and thinly slice (you can also use a mandolin).