Pears, Peppered w Blue Cheese & Fried Sage

Halve pears lengthwise and core. Cut pears lengthwise into 1/4″ slices and sprinkle on both side w pepper. In large non-stick skillet heat 1T butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté half of pear slices on both sides until golden brown, about 3 min total. Transfer to plate and drizzle w half lemon juice. Repeat. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle w blue cheese and serve w fried sage leaves (see How To section)

Pears  2 firm-ripe Bosc
Pepper  1T coarse black
Butter  2T unsalted
Lemon Juice, Fresh   1T
Cheese, Blue   0.5c crumbled