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Acorn Squash with Shiitake Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing

Acorn Squash with Shiitake Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing

 

2 large acorn squash (seeded and halved)

1 C. cranberries (dried)

1/2 C. hot water

1 stick Butter

1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and chopped)

1/2 C. red onion (chopped)

1 1/2 tsp. sage (rubbed)

1/2 tsp. black pepper (ground)

2 tsp. tamari soy sauce

2 C. bread crumbs (whole wheat)

 

Preheat oven to 425°F. Season squash cavities with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes. Combine dried cranberries and hot water in small bowl. Melt 6 T. butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, sage, black pepper, and tamari, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs and stir until crumbs brown lightly, about 3 minutes. Mix in cranberries with soaking liquid. Season to taste with salt. Mound stuffing into squash halves. Dot with remaining 2 T. butter. Bake until heated through and crisp on top, about 10 minutes.

A Collection of Cranberry Sauces

A Collection of Cranberry Sauces

Cranberry Citrus Sauce

1 (12-oz.) bag fresh or frozen cranberries

Juice and zest (finely grated peel) of 1 lemon

Juice and zest (finely grated peel) of 1 orange

1 1/4 C. brown sugar

1/2 C. walnuts, coarsely chopped

In a saucepan combine cranberries, lemon, orange, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes. Stir often, but beware of popping cranberries. Remove from heat and add walnuts. Let cool and refrigerate until ready to serve. You can make the sauce ahead of time, as it will keep 3-4 days.

 

 

Cranberry Relish

 

2 small to medium red apples

1 large or 2 small oranges

3 C. firm fresh cranberries

1-1/2 C. sugar

1/8 tsp. Salt

1/2 C. pecans, optional

 

Wash fruit. Quarter apples and cut into chunks. Cut oranges, with rinds intact, into chunks. Remove seeds. With steel blade inserted in processor bowl, chop cranberries in two batches. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Process apples and oranges, a few chunks at a time, until finely chopped, but not pureed. Empty each batch into bowl with cranberries. Add sugar and salt. Stir to blend. Place in covered container and refrigerate. Keep relish pressed below juices. A lovely red color develops as relish stands a few days. Will keep up to one month. At serving time, sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.

 

 

Cranberry Relish in Orange Cups

6 Oranges

1 cup Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed

1 cup Orange Juice

1/2 cup Water

2 T. crystallized Ginger, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. ground Ginger

Dash of ground Cloves

4 cups Cranberries

 

Cut the oranges in half and remove pulp. Cover and store orange shells in the refrigerator; they will keep well for 2 days. To loosen the pulp from the shell, cut around the inside of each orange half with the knife. Using a small spoon, carefully remove the pulp and discard (or reserve as recommended), leaving the orange shell intact. In a large saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, orange juice, water, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cranberries and return the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat again to medium-high, and boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until skins pop, stirring occasionally. Transfer the relish to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. You may store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Spoon the cranberry relish into the orange shells to serve.

 

 

Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce

 

1 lb. Fresh Cranberries

1 C. Water

1 C. Sugar

 

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, then turn to medium heat. Continue cooking until all the berries pop. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate until cold, or serve warm.

 

 

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Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey Breast & Gravy

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey Breast & Gravy

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey Breast & Gravy

 

For a small-scale Thanksgiving dinner (or an easy turkey dinner anytime), cook a split turkey breast in the Instant Pot. It’s easier and faster than roasting a whole bird in the oven and making gravy on the stove top. This method works with turkey wings, thighs, or drumsticks. Just increase the cooking time by 5 minutes for dark meat, and don’t overload the pot (no more than 4 pounds).

 

1 bone-in, skin-on split turkey breast, 2V2 to 3V2 pounds

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil with high smoke point

2 yellow onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (this page) or turkey broth

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

 

Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then season on both sides with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Put the Instant Pot trivet on a plate. Select the Sauté, setting on the Instant Pot and heat the oil. Place the turkey breast, skin side down, in the pot and sear for 5 minutes, until well browned. Using the tongs, transfer the turkey breast, skin side up, to the trivet. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions have softened. Add the poultry’ seasoning and broth and stir, nudging any browned bits from the pot bottom. Wearing heat-resistant mitts, lower the trivet with the turkey breast into the Instant Pot, resting it on top of the onions. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Poultry setting and set the cooking time for 25 minutes at high pressure. Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the breast away from the bone. The thermometer should register at leasti6o°F (if lower than 16o°F, cook the turkey on the Manual setting for a few more minutes) .Wearing the heat-resistant mitts, lift the trivet with the turkey breast out of the pot. Transfer the turkey breast to a carving board and tent it with aluminum foil. Sprinkle the flour into the pot, then use an immersion blender to blend the onion mixture until smooth. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, select the Sauté setting, and simmer the gravy for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened. Press the Cancel button, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Carve the turkey, arrange on a platter, and serve with the gravy.

Apricot-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Onion and Shallot Gravy

Apricot-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Onion and Shallot Gravy

Turkey

22 lb. Whole Turkey

2 C. low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. dried sage

2 C. low-sodium chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Apricot Glaze

1 C. apricot nectar

1 C. apricot preserves

2 T. minced fresh ginger root

1 T. honey

 

Herb Butter

3/4 unsalted butter, softened

3 T. chopped fresh sage

11/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

 

Onion Mixture

2 T. unsalted butter

3 onions, thinly sliced

6 oz. thinly sliced shallots

 

Combine apricot nectar, preserves, ginger, and honey in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened and reduced to 1-1/4 C. s, about 15 minutes. Blend 3/4 C. unsalted butter at room temperature, 3 T. chopped fresh sage, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Set aside. Melt 2 T. unsalted butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallots; sauté until very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes. Position rack in lowest third of oven. Preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Season turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Slide hand under skin of turkey breast to loosen skin. Spread half of herb butter over breast under skin. Rub remaining herb butter over outside of turkey. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey. Roast turkey for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue roasting 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Tent turkey with aluminum foil; roast 45 minutes longer. Add onion mixture, 1 C. broth, thyme, and 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage to the roasting pan. Roast 15 more minutes before brushing 1/2 C. apricot glaze over turkey. Continue to roast turkey uncovered, brushing occasionally with glaze. Add more broth to the pan if necessary. Bake 40 minutes longer for unstuffed turkey, and 1 hour 10 minutes longer for stuffed turkey, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place turkey on a platter, and tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes. Reserve mixture in pan for gravy. Pour contents of roasting pan into a strainer set over a large bowl. Skim fat from pan juices using a large spoon. Transfer the onion mixture to a blender. Add 1 C. pan juices, and puree until smooth, adding more pan juices and chicken broth if necessary to thin sauce to desired consistency. Transfer sauce to a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until color deepens, skimming off any foam, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cranberry Chicken Salad Croissants

Cranberry Chicken Salad Croissants

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 cup cubed Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dill pickle relish
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 T. minced fresh parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
lettuce leaves
6 croissants, split

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, and pickle relish. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; mix well. Place a lettuce leaf on each croissant; top with about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture.

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise, peeled, and seeded

2 T. olive oil

½ C. butter

8-10 sage leaves

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. ground sage

¼ C. parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and black pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Place squash halves cut-side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle both halves with olive oil, then dried sage, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper. Brush or rub oil and seasonings to both sides of squash. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until squash has softened enough to cut. Remove from oven and, with a sharp knife, cut thin horizontal slices down the length of the squash, about ¼ inch apart, stopping ¼ inch from base of squash. Melt ½ C. butter in a pan on medium heat. Stir frequently, 2-3 minutes, until butter begins to brown and leave brown bits in the pan. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 4-5 sage leaves. Pour melted butter mixture over top of squash. Intersperse remaining sage leaves into squash sections. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and finish baking for 5 more minutes or until melted.

 

Cranberry Baked Brie

Cranberry Baked Brie

1 12 ounce (6”) wheel of brie

8 sheets fillo dough, thawed

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup cranberry sauce

3 sprigs fresh thyme

sliced apples and bread

Cover a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the brie and have the cranberry sauce and thyme ready before you begin working with the fillo dough. Lay out one sheet of fillo dough on a clean work surface and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with the additional sheets of fillo. After the last layer, spread cranberry sauce in a circle in the center, as wide as the round of brie. Center the brie over the sauce and lay thyme sprigs over the top. Trim the corners off the fillo to make an oval shape. Working quickly, fold up the edges over the brie, brushing folds with melted butter as you go. Once it’s closed, gently flip over onto baking sheet and brush outside with butter. Bake for 25 minutes, until fillo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 45 minutes, then serve with apples and bread. If you’re impatient like me and can’t wait to dig in, be prepared for a gooey gush of warm, melted cheese. Mmm. Enjoy!

Persimmon-Cranberry Tarts

Persimmon-Cranberry Tarts

2 frozen puff pastry shells, thawed

2 firm Fuyu persimmons (5 oz. each) or 1 Fuji apple (8 oz.)

2 tablespoons fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed

4 teaspoons sugar

4 teaspoons currant jelly

Crème fraîche or lightly sweetened softly whipped cream

On a lightly floured board, roll each pastry shell into a 5- to 6-inch round. Set rounds about 2 inches apart on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Peel persimmons or apple; quarter lengthwise, core, and slice 1/4 inch thick. Overlap slices attractively on pastries. Sprinkle half the cranberries and sugar evenly over each tart. Bake in a 400° regular or convection oven until richly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place jelly in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven on full power (100%) just until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Brush jelly over hot tarts. Transfer tarts to racks. Serve warm or cool, topped with a dollop of crème fraîche.

Chicken Cranberry Sandwich

Chicken Cranberry Sandwich

2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1 slice whole grain bread

2 tbsp cranberry chutney

1 oz thiney sliced reduced fat cheddar cheese

2 oz thinly sliced chicken breast

Apple slices

Trimmed watercress or baby spinach leaves

Smear 2 tablespoons softened reduced fat cream cheese onto 1 slice whole grain bread (toasted or untoasted). Spread 2 tablespoons cranberry chutney, sauce, or relish onto another toasted slice. Fill sandwich with thinly sliced reduced fat Cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce), thinly sliced chicken breast (about 2 ounces), apple slices, and a handful of trimmed watercress or baby spinach leaves.

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: 398

Fat: 13g

Fiber: 8g

Pumpkin Walnut Cranberry Quick Bread

Pumpkin Walnut Cranberry Quick Bread

1 1/4 C. oat bran

1/2 C. whole wheat flour, preferably white whole wheat

1/3 C. brown sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/8 tsp. salt

1 egg

1 C. canned pumpkin

1/2 C. fat-free milk

2 T. canola oil

1/4 C. chopped walnuts

1/4 C. dried cranberries

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9″ x 5″ nonstick loaf pan with vegetable oil spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, flour, sugar, baking powder, spice, and salt. Stir with a fork to mix. In another bowl, beat the egg with a fork until smooth. Add the pumpkin, milk, and oil. Stir to mix. Add to the dry ingredients. Stir just until no dry remains. Add the walnuts and cranberries. Stir to mix. Transfer to the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack. Let cool. Cut into 18 slices.

Yield: 18 servings

Calories: 84

Fat: 4g

Fiber: 2g

Cabbage & Cranberries

Cabbage & Cranberries

1 1/2 lb. green or red cabbage, cored and shredded
2 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
2 apples (Golden Delicious), cored & shredded
1/4 C. dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/3 C. cider (or malt) vinegar
2 T. sugar
1/2 C. water
2 T. chopped fresh Italian parsley

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and saut� until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, apples, cranberries, pepper, caraway seeds, vinegar, sugar and water. Stir and toss to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 112
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 4g

Cranberry Mist

Cranberry Mist

4 C. low-calorie cranberry juice
8 cranberry clove tea bags
ice
4 C. chilled club soda
Mint sprigs for garnish

In a large saucepan, bring cranberry juice to a boil over medium heat. Add the tea bags, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. When ready to serve, fill 8 tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour about 1/2 C. of the cranberry juice mixture into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda and garnish each with a sprig of mint.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 23
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 0g

Turkey Cutlets with Corn, Sage and Prosciutto Stuffing

Turkey Cutlets with Corn, Sage and Prosciutto Stuffing

2 pounds turkey breast cutlets (2 packages, 12 pieces)

2 tsp. poultry seasoning

Salt and pepper

3 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), (3 turns of the pan)

2 T. butter

2 T. all-purpose flour

2 C. chicken stock or canned turkey broth, available around Thanksgiving in markets

Stuffing:

1 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

2 T. butter

3 ribs celery from the heart, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

Salt and pepper

2 tsp. poultry seasoning

4 sprigs fresh sage, chopped (2 T.)

2 T. flat leaf parsley, chopped (eyeball it)

1/4 pound prosciutto, deli sliced like bacon, then chopped

3 corn muffins, crumbled

1 C. chicken stock or broth or, canned turkey broth

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season turkey with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 turns of the pan of EVOO, 1 1 /2 T.. Brown 6 cutlets 2 minutes on each side, remove to a plate and repeat with remaining pieces of turkey. Add butter to the pan. When it melts, whisk in flour and cook a minute. Whisk in stock or broth and bring up to a bubble. Reduce heat to simmer and slide turkey back into pan to finish cooking in gravy. To a second skillet over medium-high heat, combine EVOO and butter. When butter melts into oil, add celery and onions and season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning. Sauté 5 minutes until just tender, add sage, parsley, prosciutto and stir to combine. Crumble muffins into the pan. Moisten stuffing with broth and heat through. Remove from heat. Cover with foil to keep warm. Use an ice cream scoop to mound stuffing on plates and top with 2 cutlets and a small ladle of gravy.

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie

1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

1 1/4 C. eggnog

2/3 C. sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp. salt

1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shells

 

In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, eggnog, sugar, eggs, spices and salt. Mix well. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean—mine took about 70 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate until serving.

Gravy-Soaked Turkey over Sausage Stuffing and Peas with Sweetened Cranberries

Gravy-Soaked Turkey over Sausage Stuffing and Peas with Sweetened Cranberries

2 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided

3/4 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage or maple breakfast sausage, removed from casing

4 ribs celery and leafy tops, chopped

1 medium to large onion, chopped

1 bay leaf, fresh or dried

5-6 sprigs of leaves sage, chopped (a couple of T.)

5-6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped (a couple of T.)

Salt and black pepper

4 slices white or whole wheat toasting bread

5 T. butter, divided

1 quart chicken or turkey stock, divided

2 T. flour

1/2 C. flat leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls), chopped

1 1/2 pounds thickly sliced roasted turkey breast from a good quality deli counter

1/2 C. sweetened dried cranberries

2 boxes frozen peas (10 ounces each)

For the stuffing, pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with one turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 T.. Add the sausage and break it up using the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until well browned, 5 minutes. Add the celery, onion, bay leaf, sage, thyme and some salt and pepper and continue to cook until the veggies are soft, 7-8 minutes. Toast the sliced bread, then spread with 2 T. softened butter and chop the toast into small cubes. Add the chopped, buttered toast to the sausage and veggies. Toss to combine and moisten with a C. or so of the stock. Cover skillet and keep warm until ready to serve. Remove the bay leaf just before serving. In another large skillet, add 2 T. of butter and 1 T. of EVOO. Once butter has melted, add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 C. of stock, then season with some salt and pepper and cook until thickened. Add the parsley and turkey and simmer until the turkey is heated through, 1-2 minutes. For the peas, place a C. of the stock in a medium size saucepot or skillet and add the sweetened dried cranberries. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring up to a simmer. Once simmering, cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the frozen peas and season with some salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Add 1 T. of butter and stir to melt. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. Serve a mound of stuffing topped with gravy soaked turkey, cran-peas along side.

Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry Orange Stuffing and Pan Gravy

Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry Orange Stuffing and Pan Gravy

1 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

2 T. butter, cut into small pieces

2 ribs celery from the heart, with greens, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bay leaf, fresh or dried

Salt and pepper

2 cranberry orange muffins, from the baked goods section at the grocery store

2 T. chopped fresh thyme leaves (a few sprigs), stems removed

1 C. chicken stock

2 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1 1/3 pounds turkey breast cutlets (the average weight of one package)

Salt and pepper

1 tsp. poultry seasoning

2 T. butter, cut in small pieces

2 T. all-purpose flour

2 C. chicken stock

Flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

To make the stuffing, heat EVOO and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the celery, onion and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the muffins into the pan and combine with the vegetables. Add thyme and chicken stock. Cook stuffing five minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let stand in the warm pan. To make the turkey and gravy, pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the EVOO. Season turkey cutlets with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Sauté five minutes on each side, then transfer cutlets to a warm plate and cover plate with aluminum foil. Return skillet to stove and reduce heat a bit. Add butter, then add flour to the melted butter. Cook flour and butter a minute or two, stirring with a whisk. Whisk in chicken stock. Reduce the stock 2-3 minutes to desired gravy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste. To serve, mound cranberry orange stuffing onto each dinner plate using an ice cream scoop. Rest sautéed turkey cutlets on top of the stuffing and cover the turkey with gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing

Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing

2 medium acorn squash

1/4 C. chopped celery

2 T. chopped onion

2 T. butter

1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 C. fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 C. sugar

2 T. water

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of squash halves so they sit flat. Place squash hollow side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the apple, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook and stir until berries pop and liquid is syrupy. Turn squash halves over; fill with cranberry mixture. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Bulgur Wheat with Dried Cranberries

Bulgur Wheat with Dried Cranberries

1 C. water

1/2 C. dry bulgur wheat

1 1/2 T. chicken bouillon granules

1 tsp. butter

1/4 C. dried cranberries

 

Bring water to a boil in a pot, and mix in bulgur, bouillon granules, and butter. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff cooked bulgur with a fork, and gently mix in the dried cranberries.

 

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Pork Medallions with Cranberry and Fig Chutney

Pork Medallions with Cranberry and Fig Chutney

1/2 C. fresh cranberries or 1/4 C. canned whole cranberry sauce

1/4 C. apple juice or apple cider

2 T. snipped dried figs

1 T. packed brown sugar or granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

6 ounces pork tenderloin

1/4 tsp. salt-free herb seasoning

Nonstick cooking spray

Hot cooked brown or long grain rice (optional)

For chutney: In a heavy small saucepan, stir together cranberries or cranberry sauce, apple juice, figs, sugar, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until chutney reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Set aside. Meanwhile, trim fat from pork. Cut pork crosswise into six pieces, each about 1 inch thick. Press each piece with the palm of your hand to an even thickness. Sprinkle herb seasoning evenly over pork. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center and juices run clear, turning once halfway through cooking time. To serve, divide pork medallions between two dinner plates. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice. Spoon some of the warm chutney over pork. Pass remaining chutney.

Fall Cheese Platter

Fall Cheese Platter

2 medium apples, chopped (2 cups)

2 cups cranberries

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

16 slices (1 oz each) assorted cheeses, such as Cheddar, Colby-Monterey Jack, Monterey Jack with jalapeño peppers and Swiss

1/4 cup hazelnuts, (filberts)

Crackers

In 2-quart saucepan, mix all chutney ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and fruit is tender. Spoon into nonaluminum container. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.  Cut cheese with 1-, 1 1/2- and 2-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutters. Place cheese on medium platter, overlapping leaves. Sprinkle hazelnuts on platter to look like acorns. Serve with chutney and crackers.

Brie with Cranberry Chutney

Brie with Cranberry Chutney

1 C. fresh or dried cranberries

2/3 C. sugar

1/3 C. cider vinegar

2 T. water

2 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

Vegetable oil

1 round Brie cheese (8 oz.)

Slivered almonds, toasted, if desired

Crackers, if desired

Mix cranberries, sugar, vinegar, water, gingerroot, cinnamon and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly. (Chutney will thicken as it stands.) Heat oven to 350ºF. Lightly brush ovenproof plate with vegetable oil. Place unpeeled cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted. Spoon half of the chutney over cheese. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers. Spoon remaining chutney onto cheese as needed, or save for future use.

Beef Tenderloin with Easy Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

Beef Tenderloin with Easy Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

1 whole beef tenderloin roast (about 4 to 5 pounds)

2 T. chopped fresh thyme

1 T. pepper

1/3 C. balsamic vinegar

3 T. finely chopped shallots

1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce

1/4 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 425°F. Combine thyme and pepper; reserve 1 tsp. seasoning mixture for sauce. Press remaining seasoning mixture evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 50 to 60 minutes for medium rare; 60 to 70 minutes for medium doneness. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.) Meanwhile prepare sauce. Combine vinegar and shallots in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 6 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in reserved seasoning and salt. Carve roast into slices; serve with sauce.

Turkey Patties and Cranberry Sauce

Turkey Patties and Cranberry Sauce

1 handful pecan pieces

1 C. instant mashed potato flakes

1 1/3 lb. ground Turkey Breast

1 small onion, grated

Handful chopped flat leaf parsley

2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stems and chopped

2 T. EVOO

1 tsp. Poultry Seasoning

Salt and pepper

16oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce

Grind pecans in processor. Mix with potato flakes in a shallow dish. Place turkey in bowl and grate onion over it. Add remaining ingredients, except for olive oil and cranberry sauce and mix well. Form into six patties. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Coat patties in potato-nut mixture. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side. Serve with cranberry sauce.

Cranberry Spice and Walnut Biscotti

Cranberry Spice and Walnut Biscotti

3/4 C. all-purpose flour

1/2 C. whole wheat pastry flour

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. apple pie spice

salt

3 T. better butter or trans-fat free spread, softened

3 T. honey

1/2 tsp. orange extract

1 egg

3 T. fat-free milk

3 T. chopped walnuts

3 T. chopped dried cranberries

On a sheet of waxed paper, combine the flours, baking powder, spice, and salt. Stir with a fork to mix. In a mixing bowl, combine the Better Butter or spread, honey, and orange extract. With a wooden spoon, beat until smooth and light. Add the egg, beating until smooth. Add the milk. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or longer if desired, until firm. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough in half. Roll each piece of dough into a 1″ diameter log. Place the logs, separated, on the sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the logs are set. Remove to a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. On a cutting board with a serrated knife, cut each log into 1/2″-wide diagonal slices. Place the slices, cut sides down, on the baking sheets. Bake for 18 minutes, or until toasted on top. Turn the cookies and bake for about 10 minutes, or until toasted on top. Remove to racks to cool.

Yield: 10 servings

Calories: 133

Fat: 5g

Fiber: 1g

Cranberry- Apricot Pork Roast

Cranberry- Apricot Pork Roast

1 C. chopped cranberries

1/4 C. quartered dried apricots

1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

1/4 C. orange juice

1/3 C. chopped shallot or onion

2 tsp. cider vinegar

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger

2 pounds boneless pork loin roast

Snipped chives or scallion greens (optional)

In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberries, apricots, orange peel and juice, shallot or onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and ginger. Add the meat and spoon some of the cranberry mixture on top. Cover and cook on the low setting for 7 to 9 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender. Remove the pork to a cutting board. Spoon off any fat from the top of the cranberry mixture in the slow cooker. Cut the pork into 6 slices. Serve topped with the sauce. Garnish with chives or scallion greens, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

Calories: 250

Fat: 13g

Fiber: 0g

Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice-and-Apricot Stuffing

Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice-and-Apricot Stuffing

3 C. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 C. uncooked wild rice
1 T. stick margarine or butter
1 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped fennel bulb
1/2 C. finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Glazed hens:
2 (1 1/2-lb.) Cornish hens
Cooking spray
1/4 C. orange juice
3 T. apricot preserves

Sauce:
1/4 C. minced shallots
3/4 C. orange juice
1/2 C. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 T. lemon juice
1/2 C. Madeira
1 T. cornstarch
Fennel fronds (optional)

To prepare stuffing, bring 3 C. broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until tender. Drain, and set aside. Preheat oven to 400°. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and chopped fennel; sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, chopped apricots, and next 4 ingredients (chopped apricots through pepper). Remove from heat. To prepare glazed hens, remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry. Remove skin, and trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Spoon 4 (1-C.) mounds of wild rice stuffing into a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on top of mounds. Combine 1/4 C. orange juice and apricot preserves in a small bowl. Spoon 1 1/2 T. orange juice mixture over each hen half. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until juices run clear. To prepare sauce, place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add shallots; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add 3/4 C. orange juice, 1/2 C. broth, and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 5 minutes. Combine Madeira and cornstarch; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over hens. Garnish with fennel fronds, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 hen half, 1 C. stuffing, and 1/4 C. sauce

Calories: 556
Fat: 12.3g
Fiber: 4.2g

Orange Cranberry Couscous

Orange Cranberry Couscous

1-1/3 C. orange juice
1/8 tsp. ground Spanish saffron
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. couscous
1/4 C. dried cranberries
2 T. toasted pine nuts
2 T. chopped green onions
1 T. chopped cilantro

Mix the orange juice, saffron and salt together in a micro-safe dish. Microwave for 2-3 minutes until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in the cranberries, pine nuts, green onions and cilantro.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Fat: 2.5g
Fiber: 3g

Sage and Herb Whole Wheat Stuffing

Sage and Herb Whole Wheat Stuffing

12 slices stale whole wheat bread
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 C. finely chopped celery (include leaves)
1 tsp dried sage
3/4 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 egg whites, lightly beaten (optional)
2/3 C. chicken broth or Butter Buds liquid

Take 8 of the 12 slices of bread and tear them into small pieces. Place the pieces in a food processor or blender and process into coarse crumbs. Measure the crumbs. There should be 4 C. (Adjust the amount if necessary.) Place the bread crumbs and cubes in a large bowl, and add all of the remaining ingredients except for the chicken broth. Toss to mix well. Slowly add the broth as you continue tossing. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. loosely spoon the stuffing into the dish, and bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, or until
heated through and lightly browned on top. Serve hot.

Yield: 12 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 C.

Calories: 92
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2.5g

Cranberry Apple Crush

Cranberry Apple Crush

5 cups apple cider

5 cups cranberry juice

1 ½ cups guava or mango juice

¼ cup lime juice

1 tsp ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 bottle Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum

In a 4 quart Dutch oven, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, guava juice, lime juice, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Add bottle of Captain Morgan’s spiced rum. Simmer. If desired, sweeten to taste with honey and garnish with lime slices.

Cranberry-Chutney Crackers

Cranberry-Chutney Crackers

1/2 C. cranberries, dried

Boiling water

3/4 C. mango chutney

1 1/2 tsp. ginger, fresh

4 ounce cream cheese, reduced-fat

20 crackers, water

1/4 C. nuts, walnuts

In a small bowl, cover dried cranberries with boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain. Snip any large pieces of mango chutney. In a small bowl, stir together chutney, drained cranberries, and ginger. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. For each appetizer, spread about 1 tsp. cream cheese on a water cracker. Top with about 2 tsp. of the chutney mixture. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

One-Hour Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Chutney

One-Hour Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Chutney

3 1- to 1-1/4-lb. pork tenderloins

1 T. ground allspice

2 to 3 tsp. cracked black pepper

1 tsp. salt

2 T. cooking oil

Cranberry Chutney

1 T. butter

1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced

1 12-oz. pkg. cranberries (3 C.)

1 10-oz. jar currant jelly (about 1 C.)

1 C. cranberry juice

1/4 C. packed brown sugar

3 T. cider vinegar

1 T. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. curry powder

2 bunches watercress

1 recipe Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl combine allspice, pepper, and salt; rub on all sides of tenderloins. In a 12-inch skillet brown tenderloins in hot oil over medium heat, turning to brown all sides. Transfer tenderloins to a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 25 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and juices run clear. Remove from oven and keep warm until ready to serve. Meanwhile, for Cranberry Chutney, add butter and onion to the same 12-inch skillet. Cook about 5 minutes until nearly tender, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries, jelly, cranberry juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, and curry powder to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and boil gently but steadily for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency and reduced to about 3 C.. To serve, line a serving platter with watercress. Slice pork and arrange atop watercress; spoon some of the chutney or BBQ sauce over pork. Serve remaining on the side. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

Cranberry-Barbecue Sauce: In a saucepan combine 1 C. raspberry applesauce, 1 C. bottled barbecue sauce, 1 C. canned whole berry cranberry sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Stir in 1 to 2 T. lemon juice. Serve with pork.

Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers

Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers

1/2 C. dried cranberries

1/4 C. water

2 T. sugar

1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger

3/4 C. mango chutney

Soft cheese or cream cheese

Apple slices

Toasted baguette slices or crackers

Combine dried cranberries, water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to boiling. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Snip any large pieces of mango chutney. Stir chutney into cranberry mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve cranberry chutney with soft cheese or cream cheese, apple slices, and crackers, or with toasted baguette slices. Makes about 1-1/3 C. chutney (twenty-one 1-T. servings). Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate chutney, covered, up to 2 days.

Smoked Turkey, Arugula, and Cranberry Wrap

Smoked Turkey, Arugula, and Cranberry Wrap

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (wear plastic gloves when handling)
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. deli-sliced smoked turkey breast
4 spinach-flavored tortillas (8-inch diameter)
1/2 C. prepared cranberry sauce
1 C. loosely packed arugula leaves

Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the onions, jalapeno, chili powder, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the onions are golden and tender. Remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes. Place a quarter of the turkey down the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 T. cranberry sauce, 2 T. onions, and 1/4 C. arugula. With the filling facing you horizontally, fold the bottom of the tortilla over the filling. Fold in the two sides and then roll the filled portion over the remaining tortilla to form a package.

Yield: 4 wraps
Calories: 331
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 1g

Pork Chops with Jalapeno-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

Pork Chops with Jalapeno-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

6 boneless pork loin chops, 1″ thick (1 1/2 lbs.)
3/4 C. chopped onion
3/4 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 med. jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 C. unseasoned cornbread stuffing mix
1 1/4 C. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten

Trim excess fat from pork and discard. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over med. heat. Add pork; cook onion, celery, pecans, jalapeno pepper, sage, rosemary and black pepper to skillet. Cook 5 min. or until tender. Set aside. Combine cornbread stuffing mix, vegetable mixture and broth in med. bowl. Stir in egg. Spoon stuffing mixture into slow cooker. Arrange pork on top. Cover and cook on LOW about 5 hrs. or until pork is tender and barley pink in centers. If you prefer a more moist dressing, increase the chicken broth to 1 1/2 C.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 272
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 1g

Turkey Roulade with Sourdough Apple Stuffing

Turkey Roulade with Sourdough Apple Stuffing

1 large turkey breast (approx. 3 lb)
3 C. sourdough bread, cut into cubes
2 oz. macadamias, chopped
2 small green apples, peeled and diced
1 T. fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp. rosemary leaves
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 T. oil
1 T. sugar substitute
2 tsp. currants
1 egg
1 C. nonfat milk

Combine bread, nuts, apples, herbs, onion and oil. Spread mixture on a lined baking tray and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Return mixture to bowl, stir through sugar, currants, egg and milk. Mix well. Butterfly then flatten the turkey breast with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Open out fillet and spoon stuffing along the centre, leaving 2″ free on each side to fold over stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a lightly oiled baking dish, cover and set aside. Bring the edges of the turkey breast around to encase the stuffing and tie with string. Wrap tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap, tying ends to seal, then in foil. Fill two-thirds of a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the turkey, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove from liquid, press gently to release juices and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove foil and plastic from turkey and place on a rack in a baking dish with 2 cm of water in the base. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375°F for one hour. When turkey is cooked, the juices should run clear. Place the remainig stuffing in the oven for the final 30-40 minutes of turkey cooking time. Allow the turkey to sit for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 174 cals
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 3g

Ginger Pork with Stuffing

Ginger Pork with Stuffing

4 tsp. butter or margarine, divided
1 pound (4 each) pork top-loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 2/3 C. water
1 (6-ounce) package stuffing mix for pork (such as Stove Top)
2 T. apricot preserves

In a large nonstick skillet, melt 3 tsp. butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chops lightly with pepper; add to skillet. Cook about 5 minutes or until chops are slightly pink in center, turning once. Remove chops; cover to keep warm. Stir remaining butter and the ginger into skillet; add water. Bring to boil; stir in stuffing mix just until moistened. Top with chops. Spoon preserves over chops. Cover and cook on low 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 359
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 2g

Cranberry Glazed Salmon

Cranberry Glazed Salmon

1 C. whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 C. honey
1/4 C. soy sauce
2 minced garlic cloves
1 T. minced fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 4- to 5-ounce skinless salmon fillets

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and pepper. Check salmon for bones and place on a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cranberry mixture evenly over fillets. Bake about 10 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and just flakes when tested with a fork.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 342
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 1g

Herbed Cornbread Stuffing with Seitan

Herbed Cornbread Stuffing with Seitan

1 T. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
12 ounces packaged seitan
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
4 large celery stalks, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
10 ounces (3 C.) button or cremini mushrooms, chopped
2 T. chopped fresh sage
1 T. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 C. chopped fresh parsley
4 C. crumbled Cornbread Stuffing Base
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce, or to taste
2 tsp. umeboshi vinegar, or to taste
1/2 C. vegetable broth, or as needed

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add seitan and cook 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove pan from heat. In large bowl, combine cooked vegetables, cornbread, tamari and vinegar and mix well. Stir in enough broth so that stuffing is moist enough to hold together when pressed but not soggy. Adjust seasoning to taste with tamari, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stuff vegetable of choice and bake according to directions, or serve as a side dish.

Yield: 18 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 C.

Calories: 109
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 2g

Cider-Glazed Chicken with Dried Cranberries

Cider-Glazed Chicken with Dried Cranberries

1 1/2 T. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 T. butter
1/3 C. dried cranberries
1/2 C. apple cider or apple juice
1 T. cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Combine first 3 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag. Add the chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. Melt butter in pan. Add chicken, and cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over. Add cranberries and remaining ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 269
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 0.9g

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

12 oz. fresh cranberries
1 C. water
3/4 C. Splenda pourable

In a saucepan mix Splenda and water. Stir to dissolve the Splenda. Bring to boil, add cranberries, return to a boil, reduce heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate. You can simmer the cranberries in apple juice, orange juice, etc. Add ins are raisins, zest. Add whole cloves or cinnamon sticks while simmering. Sugar-free cranberry sauce will not keep as long as the high-sugar kind because sugar acts as a preservative. However, if refrigerated, it will last at least a week, usually more.

Calories: 40
Fat: Trace
Fiber: 2g