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The University of Minnesota studied 30,000 women over nine years and found that those who ate at least three daily servings of whole grains, such as wheat berries, were 30 percent less likely to die of heart disease. (Note that the wheat berries in this recipe need to soak in cold water overnight, so start preparing the dish one day before you plan to serve it.)

There's Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce in this, a "must" with the pork.

This comforting side dish is a love letter to the sweet tooth in all of us: Unpeeled sweet potatoes and bananas are roasted together, then peeled, pureed, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine with Celery Duo.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 2 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Canadian bacon is a good option for breakfast meat, as it has less fat than regular bacon or sausage. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(TORTINO DI PATATE ALLA PARMIGIANA) Gratins made from potatoes and other vegetables have long been a part of the country cooking around Parma. Here's a rich one that takes advantage of a star ingredient: Parmesan cheese. The dish is often served during Lent or on other meatless days.

Golden nugget squash, also known as small Oriental pumpkin, has orange-colored skin and resembles a slightly flattened ball not deeply furrowed like acorn squash.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.