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 Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, Gold Circle of Excellence, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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Fresh cranberry sauce~ perhaps the most colorful dish on the Thanksgiving table. It is fresh and simple to prepare. My favorite version is flavored with fresh orange juice and fresh orange zest. The combination of sweet and tart is superb, elevating this into an elegant and sought after side for your feast. If you’re used to opening a can for this ~ I promise you after tasting this you’ll never go back! Make it a couple of days ahead and refrigerate, then served warmed or chilled. The day after it is great on your turkey sandwich too! Cranberry sauce is traditionally served on Thanksgiving with turkey and stuffing but is often the understated side with mashed potatoes and stuffing getting the starring roles on the table~ not anymore… this recipe will yield amazing results and accolades! Happy Thanksgiving! Time to reflect on all the blessings we are thankful for! Xo Denise
1 12 ounce bag of fresh whole cranberries Zest the orange skin and squeeze all juice, remove any seeds. Add extra liquid if needed. Put all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on medium heat with a cinnamon stick until the cranberries burst and the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 15-20 minutes. Cool. Sauce thickens when cooled. Can be served at room temperature or chilled. Thankfully easy! |
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