Dried Fruit

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This stuffing is based on ingredients prevalent throughout the Midwest. Michigan dried cherries are often used to accent dishes in that state, while prunes, raisins and dried currants are often found in many sweet and savory recipes from Ohio and Indiana. Using only three tablespoons of butter for ten servings makes this dish low in fat, too.

This is the Rolls-Royce of bran muffin recipes. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Since this exotic dish has a very flavorful sauce, serve it with couscous or rice.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this recipe, applesauce is used instead of butter to cut back on the fat.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

At '21' wild Scottish pheasant is served in season (November through January). The rest of the year, free-range farm-raised pheasant is offered.

Because it's often the first dessert a child is allowed to eat, rice pudding can conjure up wonderful memories, which may be why it continues to be a favorite of a lot of grown-ups. Pure maple syrup sweetens the pudding, which develops a smooth golden topping as it bakes.

Here's a great idea for a summer dessert. To make preparation even easier, use your favorite cherry or pecan ice cream.