Vegan Pear Crisp

4 Tablespoons Earth Balance (available in the dairy section of most health food stores, try to purchase the "soy free" variety)
1/4 Cup date sugar (turbinado sugar can be substituted but date sugar has a better flavor)
1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons oats
pinch of the following spices: cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger
optional additions: minced crystallized ginger, golden raisins, shredded coconut, mesquite flour
2 large pears cored and sliced

With a sturdy fork mix together Earth Balance and date sugar; add oats, spices and any additions. Arrange pear slices in an 8-9" round glass baking dish and evenly pour on topping. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

Walnut Bread with Gorgonzola and Warren Pear Slices

4 Slices walnut bread
2 Tablespoons walnut oil or high quality olive oil
8 oz Gorgonzola cheese
2 small Warren pears cored and thinly sliced

Turn oven broiler on high. Arrange walnut bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with walnut oil. Thinly slice Gorgonzola and arrange on top of walnut bread, add pear slices slightly overlapping. Leave under the broiler for 5-7 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble slightly. Great served with a green salad for a quick, light meal. Other seasonal fruit can be substituted for pears such as apples, peaches, plums, figs, etc.