9,388 oat bran recipes

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.

Red bean soup with beef, celery, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce, pressed through a sieve for a smooth, thick puree. A hearty old-fashioned bean soup ready in about 40 minutes.

Slow-roasted beef brisket brushed with soy sauce and smothered in onion soup mix. Four hours in the oven yields fork-tender, deeply savory meat that practically carves itself.

Gluten free gingersnaps: classic spiced molasses cookies made with soy flour, cornstarch, and potato starch instead of wheat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, ready in 20 minutes.

Fresh berry tarts: a pair of giant 10x15 inch sheet tarts with vanilla cream over sweet pie crust, one tart piled with glazed cherries, the other with glossy blueberries.

Very low-fat Italian potato salad with red potatoes, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives tossed in fat-free Italian dressing. A lighter, mayo-free take on potato salad.

Thai-style green curry made with chickpeas, a homemade green chili paste, apple juice, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter, vegetarian take on the takeout favourite, served over rice.

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

Orange cube muffins with a crackling sugar-cube top dipped in orange juice. A vintage quick-bread recipe that builds flavor into every last crunchy bite.

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!

Lots of onion and garlic flavor in the hearty main dish soup. This version is low in fat.

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.

Kohlrabi slaw with apple, grapes, currants, cabbage, and a simple apple cider dressing. A mayo-free, fruit-studded coleslaw alternative with mild crunch and natural sweetness.

Asian flavor, make your own jerky, use any game meat or even beef

Old-fashioned white holiday fudge loaded with brazil nuts, pecans, walnuts, candied cherries, and pineapple. A cooked cream fudge that chills overnight and makes over 100 pieces for holiday gift giving.

Peach iced tea made with brewed black tea and peach syrup. A simple three-ingredient summer drink you can sweeten to taste or make sugar-free with a substitute.