Weekly Spotlight: Cranberry Dishes, Sides, and Baked Goods!

Cranberries are a wonderful addition to your holiday table, and there are so many ways to eat them. If you don’t want them as a side, you can cook them into things like bagels or cookies. They are sweet and tart and add a pop of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Since cranberries can handle being cooked for a long time, they are a wonderful way to infuse cranberry flavor into the dishes you make this holiday season. If you’re looking for more cranberry recipes, check out these 15 Cranberry Recipes For Thanksgiving That Are Vegan!

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to make delicious cranberry dishes!

Cranberry Dishes

Source: Holiday Cranberry Relish

If you’re looking for a way to make cranberries the center of your table, this is it! Cranberries add a sweet and tart flavor to dishes, so they can be used in many ways. Try baking them in a tart or cooking them down into a jam to top onto oatmeal and toast. Use this recipe for a Holiday Cranberry Relish by Carol Clayton to use with your holiday meal. This dish will add a refreshing bite to all the savory flavors on your table.

• No-bake Cranberry Walnut Tart by Angelina Papanikolaou
• Mini Chocolate Cranberry Tarts by Katherine Vaught
• Cranberry Orange Chia Jam by Tara Weir
• Holiday Cranberry Relish by Carol Clayton
• Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie by Shanika Graham-White
• Cranberry Swirl Mini Loaves by Lan Pham Wilson
• Banana Oat Cranberry Bread by Julie Zimmer

Cranberry Baked Goods and Breakfasts

Source: Orange Cranberry Breakfast Muffins

These baked goods all feature cranberry and make a perfect breakfast or snack. Each bite is a burst of cranberry in your mouth. You can feel free to add your favorite vegan glaze, frosting, or white chocolate to make these treats extra sweet.

• Orange Cranberry Breakfast Muffins by Shanika Graham-White
• Cranberry Scones by Julie Zimmer
• Cranberry Green Smoothie by Molly Patrick
• Cranberry Apple Baked Oats by Hayley Canning
• Cranberry Orange Spice Bread by Katherine Vaught
• Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies by Helyn Dunn

Exploring the Flavoring of Cranberry and Orange

Source: Cranberry Orange Hand Pies

One of the most popular flavors to pair with cranberry is orange. Orange is also a sweet and tart flavor, and it compliments cranberry perfectly. Plus, orange and cranberry are beautiful foods and you can use an orange rind as a garnish for an extra pop of color when serving.

• Orange Cranberry Bread by Allison Reynaud
• Cranberry Orange Hand Pies by Amy Lyons
• Nut Roast With Cranberry Orange Compote by Holly Jade
• Gingerbread Oatmeal With Warm Cranberry Orange Sauce by Mitra Shirmohammadi
• Cranberry Orange Cookies by Hayley Canning
• Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce by Sabrina Russo
• Orange Cranberry Doughnuts by Nicole Dunai
• Orange Cranberry Muffins by Namita Tiwari

Savory Cranberry Recipes

Source: Cranberry Bread Dumplings With Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Cranberries can also be used in savory recipes. Since cranberries are sweet and tart, they cut through savory flavors for a delicious taste. Plus, cranberries can handle being cooked or roasted for a long time, allowing the flavor to infuse.

• Cranberry Jerk Meatballs and Herbed Mashed Potatoes by Shanika Graham-White
• Cranberry Bread Dumplings With Red Wine Mushroom Sauce by Melina Kutelas

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