Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce Holiday Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Orange Zest and Warm Cinnamon Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) fresh cranberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of salt Directions: Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are soft or shriveled. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Add the cranberries and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until most of them have burst and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 17 minutes Kcal: 110 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #cranberrysauce #thanksgivingrecipes #holidaydishes #sidedish #cranberries #festiverecipes #homemadesauce #orangezest #spicedcranberries #holidayflavors #thanksgivingdinner #freshcranberries #easycranberrysauce #makeahead #holidaymealprep #christmasrecipes #fallrecipes #sidedishideas #sweetandtart #holidayseason This Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce is the holiday upgrade your table needs! 🍊🍂✨ Bright, tart, and kissed with cinnamon and cloves.

Pasta Salad Zesty Mediterranean-Inspired Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies and Herbed Vinaigrette Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) rotini or penne pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #pastasalad #mediterraneanflavors #freshsalads #easymeals #fetaandveggies #quicklunch #makeaheadmeals #healthyrecipes #coldpasta #summerdishes #vegetarianfriendly #saladseason #mealprepideas #bbqside #partyfood #flavorfulsalads #pastaandveggies #lightlunch #refreshingsalad #easyentertaining This Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad is your new go-to side for summer BBQs and picnics! 🥒🍅🧅 So fresh, flavorful, and easy to make!

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Creamy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels with Dill & Cucumber Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas or spinach wraps 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste 6 oz smoked salmon 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced into strips 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Baby spinach or arugula leaves Directions: In a bowl, mix cream cheese with dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Lay out tortillas and spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture across each one. Layer smoked salmon slices, cucumber strips, optional red onion, and spinach leaves over the cream cheese. Tightly roll up each tortilla from one end to the other. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 185 kcal (per 3–4 pieces) | Servings: 6 servings #smokedsalmon #pinwheels #partyappetizer #easyappetizers #healthywraps #salmonrecipes #creamcheese #makeaheadsnacks #holidayappetizers #fingerfoods #freshdill #cucumberwrap #picnicfood #brunchideas #proteinpacked #salmonlover #coldappetizer #mealprepideas #simpleentertaining #wraprecipes 🎉 Elegant, fresh, and SO simple! These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are the perfect bite for brunch or parties! 🍽️🌀