Balsamic-Roasted Pears with Pepper and Honey

The perfect dessert. Pear roasted to silky tenderness, the sweetness balanced perfectly with balsamic vinegar. Then a kiss of honey and a bit of pepper -- just to jazz it up.

I'm so grateful for AJ's review of this recipe (see the link). I prepared these a bit ahead of time, and let them sit for about 15 minutes after roasting.

The recipe suggests either goat cheese or manchego - we had both, and I chose manchego.

Really, really delicious.