Best 20 Cranberry Dressing Recipes

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Cranberry dressing, also known as cranberry sauce, is a classic side dish that is often served during the holiday season. It is a sweet and tangy condiment that pairs well with turkey, chicken, or pork. Cranberry dressing can be made with fresh or frozen cranberries, and it is typically flavored with sugar, spices, and citrus. Whether you are looking for a traditional recipe or something more unique, there are many different ways to make cranberry dressing. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for cranberry dressing, so you can find the perfect one for your next holiday meal.

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GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY HORSERADISH DRESSING



Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Horseradish Dressing image

This is my favorite recipe! We had these at my niece's birthday party, and it was a hit. They are the moistest turkey burgers you will ever have. I usually make a double batch and form into patties and then freeze them. Pull them out when you are ready to grill! Delicious and moist! Best burgers ever!

Provided by juersey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
1 egg
½ cup minced celery
½ cup minced onion
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup dry bread crumbs
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the cranberry sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and cumin together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Mix the egg, celery, and onion in a bowl with your hand until the egg is smooth. Add the turkey, thyme, poultry seasoning, parsley, and bread crumbs; mix until evenly combined. Form the turkey mixture into 8 patties.
  • Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place onto the hamburger buns, and top with cranberry sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Sweet fruit is wonderfully accented by the tangy salad dressing. Add leftover cooked chicken or turkey and you've got a wonderful main dish salad.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup pomegranate juice
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup roughly chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
5 ounces baby spinach
1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese*
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute. Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing immediately before serving (allow about 2 tablespoons/serving). Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 42.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

CRANBERRY MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING



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This vinaigrette is especially gorgeous with a classic fall/winter salad palette. I served it over some endive garnished with persimmons, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds, and it tasted as bright and pretty as it looked.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup cranberry sauce
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup walnut oil
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, rice vinegar, and cider vinegar into a blender. Turn the blender on and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour in walnut oil in a steady stream, then vegetable oil. Blend until the salad dressing is thick and creamy, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING



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Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.2 ounces) box fast cooking long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups (or according to rice box instructions) low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen seasoning blend (mixed diced vegetables including onion, celery, red and green peppers, parsley)
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken stock, and seasoning blend and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm.

CRANBERRY CORNMEAL DRESSING



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This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish's turkey sausage. -Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, diced
1 large fennel bulb, diced (about 1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg yolk, beaten
4 cups soft French or Italian bread crumbs
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh savory
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup broth, cornmeal, salt and pepper until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add onion and fennel. Cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in egg yolk and cornmeal mixture. Add bread crumbs, cranberries, parsley, vinegar, sage, savory and nutmeg., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARROT AND CRANBERRY SALAD WITH FRESH GINGER DRESSING



Carrot and Cranberry Salad with Fresh Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Amelia Saltsman

Categories     Salad     Blender     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Cranberry     Carrot     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 large green onions
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 level tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 cups coarsely grated peeled carrots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut tops off onions. Cut tops lengthwise into thin strips; cut strips into 2-inch pieces. Chop half of onion bottoms. Place remaining bottoms in blender; add vinegar and ginger. Puree, occasionally scraping down sides of blender jar. Strain puree into measuring cup, pressing enough solids through to yield 1/2 cup dressing; season with pepper.
  • Place carrots and cranberries in large bowl. Add onion tops and bottoms. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



Cranberry Wild Rice Dressing image

Rice dressing is a tasty twist to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Cranberry sauce adds festive color and a touch of sweetness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cranberry sauce. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. If dressing is stuffed into poultry, bake until a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HERBED APPLE-CRANBERRY BREAD DRESSING



Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing image

Not all stuffings are created equal. My version of the classic side dish features apples for a sweet crunch and cranberries for a little tartness. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, cubed
3 medium red onions, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)
5 cups dry bread crumbs
3 medium tart apples, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
1-1/3 cups dried cranberries
1-1/3 cups minced chives
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

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APPLE-CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large loaf sourdough bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 Gala apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 sprigs sage, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, preferably homemade
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide bread cubes between 2 rimmed baking sheets, spread in a single layer, and toast until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally and breaking into bite-size pieces, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to bowl with bread. Melt butter in skillet. Add celery and onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in apples and continue cooking until apples are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in sage and broth, raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat; immediately pour over bread and sausage. Add cranberries and stir to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, until top is crisp and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Dressing image

This is an very flavorful recipe that works great for any special occasion, especially Thanksgiving.

Provided by Alan Dorchak

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cups cubed, day-old sourdough bread
1 ½ pounds bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced onion
2 cups diced celery
sea salt and pepper to taste
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread the bread cubes in a thin layer onto two or more baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until the bread cubes have toasted evenly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir once as the bread bakes. Once toasted, place the bread cubes into a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the pork sausage. Cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain the sausage and add to the bread cubes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, and scrape into the bowl with the bread cubes. Stir in the apples, cranberries, walnuts, sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Whisk the eggs in a bowl along with the chicken stock, and pour over the bread mixture along with 1/2 cup of melted butter. Stir well until the bread cubes have absorbed the chicken stock. Pack into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil, and stir the stuffing. Return to the oven and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 675.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, APPLE AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



Whole Wheat Bread, Apple and Cranberry Dressing image

Having grown up with Pepperidge Farm stuffing, I will always have a weakness for bread stuffing seasoned with sage and thyme, with plenty of chopped onion and celery. I prefer to use 100 percent whole wheat bread, one that isn't at all sweet. A mixed grains bread would also work. The apple and cranberries contribute sweetness, tartness and texture to the classic dressing. I bake this in a gratin dish; you can double the recipe if you want to use it for a stuffing as well, and put half inside the bird. But, moistened with a well seasoned vegetable stock, the dressing makes a great vegetarian side dish. Just be sure to use plenty of stock to moisten, as the problem with most stuffings that are baked outside the bird is that they are dry. Tender apples like McIntosh, Gala, Macoun and Cortland work well in this dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 to 9 ounces whole wheat bread (with crusts), cut into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes (4 to 5 cups)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium or large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 large apple, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed dried sage
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 egg
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil or butter a 2-quart baking dish. Place cubed bread in a large bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until onion is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and scrape into bowl with the bread. Add remaining olive oil to bowl and all of the other ingredients except egg and stock. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Beat egg in a small bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup of stock. Scrape into bread mixture and mix together well. Turn into prepared baking dish. Douse mixture with remaining stock (hold back about 1/4 cup if you are going to reheat). Dot top with butter.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes, until top is nicely browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 329 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY DRESSING



Cranberry Dressing image

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups water
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 package (8 ounces) seasoned stuffing croutons

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, garlic, sage and pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberry mixture and croutons. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CHESTNUT AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Am I glad I found this recipe again. I cut it out of a Williams Sonoma catalog 2 years ago and made it for my work buddies for a Thanksgiving potluck, they loved it! I'm going to make it again for them this year. You can add 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage, but I omit it because I'm vegetarian.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups unsalted vegetable stock
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lb sourdough bread or 1 lb country bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, toasted in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes
2 cups chestnuts, halved
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 lb pork sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 2 1/2 - 3 quart backing dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the stock until steam starts to rise, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add dried cranberries. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add onion, celery and carrots and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
  • If using, in same pan, saute the sausage, stirring and crumbling with a fork, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the bowl with vegetables.
  • In a large bowl, stir the egg while slowly pouring in the stock and cranberries. Add the bread and toss until well blended. Let standing, stirring occasionally, until the stock is absorbed, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable mixture, chestnuts, sage, thyme and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir well to mix. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake until browned and crispy, about 45-50 minutes.

WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND PECAN DRESSING



Wild Rice, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing image

Make and share this Wild Rice, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rodger

Categories     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 9X13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups wild rice, well rinsed
5 cups homemade turkey broth or 5 cups canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon savory
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Put water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Heat to simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add cranberries and cook just until all the cranberries are popped, about 3 minutes.
  • Do not overcook; you want the cranberries to stay relatively whole.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cranberries to a medium-size bowl, leaving the cranberry syrup in the saucepan.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add wild rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add stock, salt, thyme and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender but pleasantly chewy, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the wild rice of excess cooking liquid, if necessary.
  • Add the wild rice mixture and the toasted pecans to the cranberries.
  • Toss to mix well.
  • Use as a turkey stuffing or bake separately.
  • To bake separately, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

CRANBERRY APRICOT DRESSING



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This recipe takes advantage of traditional holiday dried fruits and nuts. Fresh-baked cornbread really adds to this recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tbs. butter
6 oz. fresh cornbread cubes
6 oz. fresh wheat bread cubes
6 oz. fresh sourdough bread cubes
2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted, plus 1 2 TBS
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Saute onion and celery in butter until onion turns dark brown. Add wine 1 Tbs at at time if onion and celery begin to stick to pan. Add sage, salt, pepper, fruit and nuts.
  • Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add any remaining wine, the broth, and melted butter. Gradually add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 2 1/2 to 3-quart oven-proof covered baking dish, or cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY DRESSING



Sparkling Cranberry Dressing image

Perfect dressing for ID Sparks Speedy 30 Seconds Salad!

Provided by ID Sparks

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
⅓ cup club soda
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Whisk cranberry sauce, club soda, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Halved cranberries and slivers of endive, apple, and yellow pepper rest like confetti atop a bed of frisee. The endive mixture was tossed with a cranberry-mustard vinaigrette, then arranged on the greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries, cut in half (4 ounces)
2 Granny Smith apples
Juice of 1 lemon
3 large heads Belgian endive (about 1 pound)
1 yellow or red bell pepper, cored and very thinly sliced lengthwise
1 head frisee (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly. Add cranberries, and stir to combine. Set dressing aside.
  • Core apples; cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 1/4-inch-thick spears. Place in a medium bowl with lemon juice. Cut endive in half lengthwise, and remove core. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick spears, and place in bowl with apple mixture. Add yellow pepper; combine.
  • Arrange frisee on a serving platter. Add the dressing to the endive mixture, toss to combine, and arrange on top of frisee. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 213 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING



SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING image

Categories     Apple     Berry     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup + 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup corn oil (e.g. Mazola Corn Oil)
5 ounces baby spinach
1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute.
  • Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened.
  • Refrigerate dressing if not serving immediately.
  • Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing mmediately before serving: allow about 2 tablespoons per serving.
  • Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.
  • Note: You can substitute crumbled blue, goat or gorgonzola cheese.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or canned cranberries. If you can, try to find fresh cranberries for your dressing.
  • Don't Overcook the Cranberries: Cranberries should be cooked until they are just tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Add Some Orange Zest or Juice: Orange zest or juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to cranberry dressing. It is a classic combination that is always a winner.
  • Add Some Nuts or Dried Fruit: Nuts and dried fruit add a nice crunch and sweetness to cranberry dressing. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins, and dried cherries are all great options.
  • Make it Ahead of Time: Cranberry dressing can be made ahead of time and reheated on Thanksgiving Day. This will save you time on the big day.

Conclusion:

Cranberry dressing is a delicious and classic Thanksgiving side dish that is easy to make. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find the perfect cranberry dressing for your Thanksgiving feast.

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