1. To prepare dressing, combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes. Combine vinegar mixture, 3 tablespoons water, and next 5 ingredients (through thyme) in a blender; process until smooth.

2. To prepare salad, place 1 1/3 cups arugula on each of 6 plates. Divide onion evenly among plates. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons dressing over each serving; sprinkle evenly with pepper and salt. Sprinkle evenly with bacon. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Serve immediately.

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey, or reserve for another use. Trim excess fat. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub butter mixture under loosened skin over breast and drumsticks. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey. Place turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes.

3. Reduce oven temperature to 350° (do not remove turkey from oven). Bake turkey at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 165°. Remove turkey from oven; let stand 30 minutes. Remove and discard skin.

4. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion, and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Cool.

Turkey with Smoked Paprika and Glazed Carrots: Prepare recipe through loosening turkey skin. Substitute 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 3 minced garlic cloves for thyme; combine butter, shallots, paprika, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for turkey rub. Substitute 6 cups coarsely chopped carrot; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; and 1 tablespoon honey for onion and remaining ingredients. Combine carrot, broth, vinegar, and honey in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until liquid evaporates and carrot is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon chopped chives, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 6 ounces turkey and about 1/3 cup carrots).

CALORIES 416 (24% from fat); FAT 10.9g (sat 5g, mono 2.5g, poly 2g); PROTEIN 67.8g; CARB 8.2g; FIBER 1.9g; CHOL 234mg; IRON 4.7mg; SODIUM 464mg; CALC 70mg

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf; do not drain.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add mushrooms, shallots, and celery. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes. Stir in wild rice mixture, wine, and sage. Cook 8 minutes or until almost all liquid has been absorbed. Sprinkle with parsley.

1. Separate sprouts into leaves, leaving just the center intact. Set aside.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add nuts to pan; cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Coarsely chop nuts.

3. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute or until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in Brussels sprouts centers and leaves, currants, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Add broth. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 7 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Uncover; cook 4 minutes or until liquid evaporates and sprout centers are tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; sprinkle with nuts.

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Place cauliflower in a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; coat cauliflower with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until almost tender. Cool 5 minutes.

3. Preheat broiler.

4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in panko. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and chives.

5. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper. Pour milk mixture over cauliflower mixture; toss. Top evenly with cheese mixture. Broil 3 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.

1. Dissolve sugar and yeast in 2/3 cup warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in butter.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 6.75 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) flour and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 4 minutes); add enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into the dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough). Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

3. Divide dough into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a ball. Place 1 dough ball in each of 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until doubled in size.

4. Preheat oven to 400°.

5. Gently brush dough with egg yolk. Bake at 400° for 13 minutes or until browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 2 minutes. Remove rolls from pan. Serve warm, or cool completely on wire rack.

Orange-Fennel Rolls: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind and 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds to flour mixture. Omit egg yolk glaze. Arrange 12 dough balls, 2 inches apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until browned. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 roll).

CALORIES 95 (27% from fat); FAT 2.9g (sat 1.8g, mono 0.8g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 2.1g; CARB 14.8g; FIBER 0.7g; CHOL 8mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 119mg; CALC 4mg

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. To prepare pie, weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 1 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add juice and pears to flour mixture; toss gently to coat. Roll dough into an 11-inch circle; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Fold edges under and flute. Arrange pear mixture in an even layer in prepared crust.

3. Combine remaining 1 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons cold butter to brown sugar mixture; cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle butter mixture evenly over pears. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.

4. To prepare sauce, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, cream, and 2 tablespoons softened butter in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 2 teaspoons water. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed with pie.