Easy Cranberry Salsa Food

SPICY CRANBERRY SALSA

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. Chop 1 cup raw cranberries in a food processor and add to cranberry sauce. Stir in 1 thinly sliced jalapeno, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon each honey and salt. Let cool to room temperature. Just before serving, add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.

FRESH CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Place the cranberries into a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. They should still have some texture. Transfer to a serving bowl, and stir in the sugar, orange liqueur, cucumber, celery and jalapeno. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

CRANBERRY SAUCE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld. Serve with enchilada pie or with a bowl of tortilla chips.

CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add cilantro, peppers, onion, orange peel, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cool and refrigerate.

CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Place the cranberry sauce, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, onion, red pepper, green pepper, tomatoes, and salt, and pepper, to taste in a food processor and pulse until blended, but still chunky. Serve with Turkey Taquitos.
• Sweat the onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Remove from the heat and add to a large bowl. To the bowl, add the shredded turkey, cheese, tomatoes and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
• Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds so they are pliable.
• Fill the tortillas with a tablespoon of filling and roll into a thin taquito, securing with a toothpick. Keep the taquitos covered with a damp towel before cooking otherwise the corn tortillas will dry out and crack. Heat 2 cups oil in a straight-sided pan to 350 degrees F. Place the taquitos in the hot oil in batches and shallow fry until crisp, rolling to cook all sides, about 3 minutes.
• Drain the taquitos on paper towels and salt. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a medium blade. Chop to medium consistency. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Serve at room temperature.

CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• In a mini food processor, pulse cranberries 2-3 times. Scrape sides and add pineapple, pulsing 2-4 times more until desired consistency is reached.
• Scoop cranberry mixture into a bowl and add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

UNCLE BILL'S CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Rinse cranberries in cold water.
• In a food processor, add cranberries, apple, red pepper and onion and pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl, stir together sugar, apple juice, cilantro, Jalapeno pepper and lime zest; mix well to blend.
• Add this mixture to the cranberry mixture and mix well to blend.
• Spoon into jars with a cover and refrigerate.
• To prepare Tortillas:.
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut 6 trees from each tortilla, or cut the tortillas into wedges.
• Place cut tortilla on an ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 8 minutes or until crisp.
• You may also place the cut tortillas on parchment paper and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until nice and crisp.
• Store tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
• Serve cranberry salsa with tortilla chips.
• Frozen cranberries can also be used to make the salsa.

ZIPPY CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine well the cranberries, pineapple, sugar, pepper, cilantro, onions, jalapeno, and salt.
• Cover and chill 2 hours.
• Serve as a condiment with meat or as a dip for chips.

CRANBERRY SALSA WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cranberries in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in sugar, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, ginger and lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., Place cream cheese on a serving platter; top with cranberry mixture. Serve with crackers.