Ginger Cranberry Kiss Food

SPARKLING CRANBERRY KISS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine cranberry juice and orange juice. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale; serve over ice. If desired, serve with orange slices.

SUNNY'S APPLE AND GINGER CRANBERRY JELLY MOLDS

Steps:

• Add the apples (seeds and all), cranberry juice, ginger and cinnamon stick to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and steep on medium until the apples are mushy, about 25 minutes. Strain the contents of the pot using a fine-mesh sieve and a moist paper towel or cheesecloth. Do not press anything through the sieve. Allow to drip to about 2 cups of liquid. Discard the solids.
• Wipe the pot clean or rinse with water. Pour all but 1/4 cup of the liquid back into the pot and add the sugar. Cook on medium high until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the gelatin to the reserved 1/4 cup liquid and stir. Stir this into the pot and remove from the heat. Let cool until just warm.
• Coat the inside of four 8-ounce ridged party cups (or several shot glass-size party cups) with cooking spray (you may want to double the cups so you don't warp them). Once the liquid has cooled a bit, divide among the cups. Place on a tray and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
• To unmold, dunk the sides of the cups in warm water and wiggle out the jelly.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY KISS

Steps:

• In a pitcher combine the cranberry and orange juices. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale. Serve over ice. If desired, serve with orange slices.

GINGERBREAD KISSES

Steps:

• Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into sixty 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., Press a chocolate kiss immediately into the center of each cookie. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 2. Skim foam off the surface with a metal spoon and discard. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 months.

AMARETTO CRANBERRY KISS

Steps:

• Mix cranberry juice, vodka, amaretto, and orange juice in pitcher.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
• Keep refrigerated.
• To make 2 drinks, fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
• Pour in scant 1 cup vodka mixture.
• Cover and shake vigorously.
• Strain into 2 Martini glasses.
• Garnish each with clementine segment.
• Garnish with clementine segments.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY KISS TASTE OF HOME

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine cranberry and orange juices.
• Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and serve over ice.
• If desired, serve with orange slices.

GINGER CRANBERRY KISS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together first 5 ingredients. 2. Muddle cranberries at the bottom of the glass, fill half with the mix, and half with selzter. 3. Garnish with crystalized ginger.

CRANBERRY GINGER DROP COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Combine sugar, brown sugar and butter in large mixer bowl; beat on medium speed until well mixed. Add milk and egg; beat until smooth.
• Add flour, baking powder, ground ginger and baking soda; beat on low speed until well mixed. Gently stir in cranberries, pecans and crystallized ginger.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.
• Combine powdered sugar and enough milk for desired glaze consistency in small bowl; mix well. Spread glaze on cooled cookies.

CRANBERRY KISS

Steps:

• Pour cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice into a glass with ice.
• Top with club soda.
• Garnish with orange wedge.