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.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312578030381675135/
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