Zesty Orange-Cranberry Relish – Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 oranges, zest and fruit, discard pith and membrane
  • 2 c cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 t cinnamon, ground
  • pinch cloves, ground

Instructions

  • Remove the zest from the two oranges using a zester or a small knife.
  • Place the zest, sugar, and 3/4 cup of water into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and continue to cook until the cranberries start to pop, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer entire mixture to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the oranges and spices to the mixture. Process until mixture is combined. Transfer to a plastic or glass container and refrigerate, covered, for 12 hours

 

Purple Sweet Potato Puree – Serves 4purplesweetpotato

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Okinawan (purple) sweet potato, medium diced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel the sweet potatoes, dice into medium size pieces and steam until soft. (You can also roast them in a 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Just use a little oil to keep them from sticking to a roasting pan.) Using a mixer add sweet potato, butter, and yogurt then mix. Add salt and pepper. Mix until smooth. Serve hot.

 Cranberry Relish is a Cazin Creations Recipe. Image and Recipe for Purple Sweet Potatoes came from http://bit.ly/2eKfPcY