Cranberry Sunflower Bread Food

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except for meatballs in slow cooker. Add meatballs and stir to coat them well. Set the slow cooker on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 2-2 1/2 hours.

CRANBERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place ice cubes into pitcher. Add seltzer. Add 2 cups of cranberry juice to a large pitcher. Mix in 2 tablespoons of honey. Add orange slices and stir to combine.
• Nutrition Info (per serving): Calories: 100; Fat: 0 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 0 grams; Carbohydrate: 26 grams; Sodium: 39 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Fiber: 0 grams

PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY BOURBON COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Shake 2 ounces each bourbon, cranberry juice and orange juice in a shaker with ice; strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with cranberries.