For cranberries!
I don’t like to “not like” something. If ever there is something I’m not crazy about when it comes to food I still try and find a way to like it. I’m still working on liking sauerkraut (my least favorite food ever..* shutters *). Also, I always want to broaden my horizons and cook with things that I never have. I know making things with cranberries this time of year isn’t unusual but I never have before. I saw them in the grocery store and snatched up a couple bags and got to work…
YOU GUYS! I’m fully obsessed with this recipe! It will absolutely be a staple of mine when cranberries are available. It’s fast and will sure to be a crowd pleaser!
“Cranberry Salsa”
what you need:
what you do:
Put all ingredients in a food processor and chop.
Put everything in a bowl and chill for at least an hour. I chilled overnight.
Pour over a block of cream cheese.
That’s it! You’re done! This is by far one of my favorite things I’ve made recently. I’m already planning to make it for Christmas Eve dinner. I also served it with Classic Ritz Crackers and it was quite the perfect combination.
Next up is :
“Cranberry Sauce with Oranges”
what you need:
what you do:
Bring sugar and water to a boil.
Add cranberries, oranges, and zest. Let boil for about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Another easy one! I added the oranges because of the nest recipe. It’s a little more involved than the two recipes I’ve already shared but pretty delicious and great for the holidays…
“Cranberry Almond Cake”
what you need:
what you do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper. Butter the paper and press 1/2 cup of almonds up the sides. (This is a little time consuming but worst it in the end)
In a food processor combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch, and a dash of salt. Mix until smooth.
In a small bowl mix together flours, baking powder, and 1/2 salt.
In a large bowl mix together 1 cup sugar, all eggs, orange zest, and almond extract. Then, mix in orange juice, and melted butter. Add flour mixture to this and mix until well combined.
Spread batter in the buttered pan. Then drop in the cranberry all over the batter. Sprinkle 1/3 almonds over the top and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar over the top.
Bake 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Using a knife loosen from side of pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
So what did I learn from this cooking/baking experience? I love cranberries! I hope you enjoy one or two of these this holiday season!
