With its tart but sweet taste the cranberry is the perfect ingredient to add a little kick to any dish. From starters to desserts this versatile berry can do no wrong and could be just what you're looking for to breath new life into an old favourite.
We know that the cranberry is a staple of a holiday meal but these cranberry recipes will be a hit no matter what the season. Our Baked Brie with Cranberry Caramelized Onions is the perfect appetizer at any dinner party. Or try our Cranberry Lemon Squares as the perfect finish to a hearty Thanksgiving meal.
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Recipes
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Cranberry Seed Muffins
In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt ; whisk in sunflower and pumpkin seeds... -
Apple Raisin Cranberry Topping
Sweet and tart, this golden apple topping is great on a grainy breakfast cereal, such as Red River. -
Apple Cranberry Hand Pies
Use a juicy, sweet baking apple (such as Cortland, Empire or Golden Delicious) to balance the tartness of cranberries. -
Cranberry Lemon Squares
In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt. Sprinkle with butter; cut in with pastry blender until crumbly and moist enough to squeeze togeth... -
Baked Brie with Cranberry Caramelized Onions
If time is short, you can make the topping well ahead and even spread onto the Brie up to a day ahead. The marriage of rich melting cheese with sweet ... -
Le Saint Laurent Cranberry Cocktail
The white versions of Lillet and Dubonnet are wine-based aperitifs. This elegant cocktail comes from Initiale, one of Quebec City's finest restaurants... -
Cranberry Walnut Brie
Dress this up with kumquats, fresh cranberries and walnuts or a selection of fruit. Brie melts irregularly but no matter how it oozes, it's delicious.... -
Cranberry Pear Upside-Down Muffins
With sticky tops and cakelike texture, these muffins star on any buffet table. -
Golden Chicken Brie and Cranberry Turnovers
Take your pick of nine delicious, easy-to-make party delights in our "Fantastic Finger Foods" collection in the January 2007 issue of Canadian... -
Spiced Whole Cranberry Sauce
Cooking the cranberries in a spiced syrup keeps them whole and gives the sauce a more interesting texture. A touch of salt balances the sweetness of t...
