10,000 oat bran recipes

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Poached pears with chocolate drizzle: Bosc pear wedges simmered in white wine and apple juice with warm spices, then crowned with melted dark chocolate. An elegant light dessert.

Crispy Thai eggplant fritters dipped in a light egg batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. This quick Makhua Chub Khai Thord recipe needs just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes.

This light dessert is so refreshing, pavloas is made from egg whites, which is light and fluffy, spiced plum adds the fruity flavor. Perfect dessert after a heavy main dish!

Easy maple apple bread made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, chopped apples, walnuts, and a vanilla glaze. A shortcut pull-apart loaf with cinnamon-maple filling in every layer.

Creamy sherried lobster bisque for two, made with lobster tails, red potatoes, clam juice, and light sour cream blended silky smooth. An intimate, elegant soup finished with dry sherry and thyme.

Matzo meal cookies with coconut and brown sugar, baked until rich brown and filled with jam centers. A Passover-friendly cookie with no flour, no eggs, no leavening.

Candied citrus peel made from orange, lemon, and grapefruit rind, double-boiled to remove bitterness, then simmered in honey syrup and tossed in sugar. A homemade confection for baking or gifting.

Don't know where I heard about this sauce, but it's a great drizzle for vegetables.

Light, puffy cheese toast made with ricotta and cream cheese on raisin bread. A quick toaster oven snack that bakes up golden in just 5 minutes. Weight Watchers friendly!

Eccles cakes pack currants, mixed peel and warming spice inside flaky rough puff pastry, glazed with milk and crunchy caster sugar. Classic Lancashire teatime pastry from northwest England.

Three ingredients, zero effort, all indulgence. Hot coffee meets creme de cacao and a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream for a boozy, creamy after-dinner float.

French chocolate caramels made with real vanilla bean, melted chocolate, and butter cooked to the ball stage. Old-world confection technique with rich, chewy results.

Frozen brandy smashes blend apricot brandy with citrus juice and simple syrup, scooped into frosty little balls. A boozy frozen treat that's a hit at holiday parties and summer cookouts alike.

Crunchy raw vegetable salad with slivered carrots, shredded red cabbage, zucchini, and scallions tossed in a light dill vinaigrette. Ready in 10 minutes, no cooking needed.

Warm baked apple chunks with dates, cinnamon, and apple juice, drizzled with raspberry fruit spread and topped with crunchy granola. A cozy, wholesome breakfast.