Some people don’t go crazy for cranberry sauce — I personally can’t understand it. But it got me wondering of other ways can we enjoy cranberries as a side dish beyond just sauce this season. They’re cheap, readily available and really healthy, so it would be a shame for anyone to overlook them completely. I got to work on Pinterest and put together this craveable list of all things cranberry.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with cranberry and pecans

Brussels Sprouts are having a moment.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/581245895630017058/

Cranberry, sweet potato casserole

This colorful dish will get you bonus points for presentation.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/329536897718651028/

Cranberry quinoa salad

A newer comer to Thanksgiving, quinoa is an excellent addition to any feast especially with added cranberries.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/95349717090017439/

Cranberry Ambrosia salad

Something on the sweeter side.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/242631498657505133/

 Cranberry, walnut pinwheels

It’s the season to sneak cranberries into your desserts, dinner, breakfasts and appetizers.

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Cranberry fluff

Another sweet treat using one of the iconic fruits of the season.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/245164773448948948/

Cranberry, Pecan salad

A great side dish any time of year.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/714735403335233769/

Cranberry, sweet potato, pecan stuffing

Stove Top just lost it’s place.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312929874100569424/

Almond, Cranberry quick bread

Great as a snack or a side.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/31103053661489954/

Cranberry Waldorf salad

So much good stuff in here.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/409757266087630921/

Cranberry cream cheese dip

Cream cheese can make anything delicious, but then again, so can cranberries. It’s a perfect match.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/545076361144406332/

Apple, cranberry coleslaw

Try this next to your turkey instead of classic cranberry sauce.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/40039884171019936/

Turkey, cranberry and brie egg rolls

Great alongside your meal, or as a left-overs recipe.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/336010822184657054/

Lime sugared cranberries

These look so festive!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/292874782010578522/

Cranberry, pear crisp

This is just cracking the surface of what cranberries can do for desserts.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495466396489954056/

And in case any of those anti-cranberry folks have a change of heart, consider this delicious cranberry, apple, orange blend. It’s more of a fruit salad and the texture is leagues away from the wobbly canned stuff that probably turned them away in the first place.

Cranberry, apple, orange, cinnamon sauce

 

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Meghan is a full-time writer exploring the fun facts behind food. She lives a healthy lifestyle but lives for breakfast, dessert and anything with marinara. She’s thrown away just as many meals as she’s proud of.