Tis the Season to be Cooking with Cranberries

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

You may be sick of looking at cranberries right now, but don’t let your Thanksgiving hangover influence your taste for the tart fruit. I just got back from the grocery store where fresh cranberries are on sale $3 for 2 pounds. What a steal. I picked up two 1-pound bags and dug through my recipe book for ways to put them to good use. Here are the fresh cranberry goodies I plan to make this week: CRANBERRY CITRUS MUFFINS Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt … Continue reading →

Christmas Morning Brunch Bake and Cranberry Eggnog Muffin Tops

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

One of our family’s favorite holiday traditions is hosting a big brunch on Christmas morning. It’s the one of the few days when my mom allows others to help her in the kitchen. Preparing this holiday meal has always been a way we spend quality time together and when you’re surrounded by comfort food everyone seems to be in a great mood. The following recipes are ones that we’ve been making for years. And the best part is you can prepare it in advance, which means you won’t be slaving away in the kitchen while the rest of the family … Continue reading →