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These are made with an Italian sourdough starter known as a biga, which has to be prepared one day ahead. Note that before baking the breadsticks, you can give them amusing shapes by forming one end of each dough rope into a squiggle, a loop, or whatever strikes your fancy.

An accompaniment to Provencal Chicken Breasts. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. To accompany Oyster Spinach Bisque with Corn Bread Croutons.

This sauce would also taste great served with a variety of fish, as well as sautéed scallops, shrimp or lobster.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Delicious on crackers or as a filling for small tea sandwiches.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.