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Cabbage & Meatballs

February 13, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This cabbage & meatball recipe is going to be a new family favorite! It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory that everyone will love, and it is so simple to make!

Cabbage and Meatballs
Cabbage & Meatballs
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Servings
6
Servings
6
Cabbage and Meatballs
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head cabbage shredded
  • 2 15 oounce cans tomato sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounce cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 giner snap cookies crushed
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and black pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
  2. Place 1/2 of shredded cabbage in a large pot, add meatballs. Spoon cranberry sauce over the meatballs and add remaining cabbage
  3. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Pour over meatball/cabbage mixture.
  4. Simmer uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir gently being careful not to break up meatballs. Add the lemon juice and cookie crumbs. Simmer another 10-15 minutes until meatballs are completely cooked.
Recipe Notes

Cabbage & Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 6 (432g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 124 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 1131 mg 25 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, cabbage, cranberries, cranberry, fall, Heart Healthy, main dish, meatball, protein, winter

Cranberry Cheesecake Bites

December 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Wondering what to do with fresh cranberries? Try our easy dessert that can easily be used for holidays and parties that look as stunning as they taste.

Cranberry Cheesecake Bites
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  • CourseDessert, Fruits
Servings
12 (2 bites)
Servings
12 (2 bites)
Cranberry Cheesecake Bites
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  • CourseDessert, Fruits
Servings
12 (2 bites)
Servings
12 (2 bites)
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 12 ounces nonfat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon plain gelatin powder
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
Servings: (2 bites)
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Line a mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Evenly distribute the graham cracker crumbs in the bottoms of the lined mini-muffin tin.
  4. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined and smooth. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture among the mini-muffins. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
  5. While the mini-muffin tin is in the oven, in a saucepan, begin to heat the cranberries, sugar, water and rosemary, continuously mashing and stirring. Once it has broken down, add in the gelatin. Remove from heat and continue stirring.
  6. Once the cream cheese mixture is done cooking, top with the cranberry mixture. Cover and chill until the bites have set. Store in the fridge.
  7. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheesecake, cranberries, cranberry, dessert

Cranberry Crunch Salad

November 27, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Are you looking for a delicious new salad to serve?  Try our new Cranberry Crunch Salad! It is filled with favorites such as cranberries, brussel sprouts, quinoa and pecans.


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Servings
8
Servings
8
Cranberry Crunch Salad
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1 fresh squeezed orange
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
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  1. Clean prep area, wash hands, and wash produce.
  2. Slice brussels sprouts
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients: agave, fresh squeezed orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside
  4. Toss together brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and dressing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brussel sprouts, cranberries, cranberry, Heart Healthy, pecan, quinoa, Salad, winter

Homemade Cranberry Pecan Sauce

November 21, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

homemade-cranberry-pecan-sauceThis homemade cranberry pecan sauce is an easy and flavorful twist on a staple holiday dish. If you want to avoid using canned cranberry sauce, or you just want to try something new, here is a great recipe to try this year.

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberry, fall, Holidays & Parties, Side Dishes

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this turkey and cranberry twist on the classic taco! Either you can brown some ground turkey or use turkey leftovers!

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
Ingredients
Cranberry Salsa
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 apple seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Tacos
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (97/3)
  • 1/2 cup low fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 bunch cilantro for garnish
  • 8 corn tortillas
Servings: 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add frozen cranberries, apple, jalapeno, sugar, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to a skillet on medium heat and allow ingredients to cook together.
  3. Either use an immersion blender to blend salsa together in the pan or transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
  4. Next, brown the ground turkey in a skillet until it reaches 165 °F.
  5. Place ground turkey and the taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, and cilantro) in separate bowls for assembly.
  6. On a corn tortilla place the turkey, then lettuce, then cranberry salsa, then cheese.
  7. Top off the tacos with cilantro and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa (147g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	45	mg			15	%	
Sodium	100	mg			4	%	
Total Carbohydrate	18	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	2	g			4	%	
Protein	14	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	196	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberries, cranberry, dinner, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, sweet, taco, tacos, tex mex, Turkey

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