LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass. – If you’ve only been enjoying the natural goodness of the cranberry during your Thanksgiving feast, you’ve been missing out on the wholesome, tangy flavor and health benefits this fruit offers year-round. Rejuvenate your recipe collection by adding the vibrant color and sweet, tangy taste of the cranberry and wow Mom or Dad on their special day – or your family every day – with easy meals that deliver big flavor.
No matter what the season, cranberries pair well with just about anything.
From sweet to savory, their versatile flavor adds a new dimension to almost every dish. Although fresh cranberries are only available during the fall months, that great cranberry flavor comes in many forms and can be enjoyed year-round in the form of juice, sweetened dried cranberries and sauce. Pick your favorite and let the creativity begin.
Kick start Mom’s day the healthy way with a luscious Mixed Berry Smoothie made with Ocean Spray(R) Cranberry Juice Drink, or a surprisingly sweet sprinkle of Craisins(R) Sweetened Dried Cranberries in your breakfast bowl.
Craisins(R) Crunch Breakfast Bowl is a combination of Craisins, your favorite yogurt, granola and bananas. Look for Craisins(R) in a larger 12 oz. resealable pouch, perfect for all your baking and topping needs.
Need a dinner idea fit for the world’s best mom or dad? Try Chicken Tenderloins with Cranberry Mustard Sauce. Ocean Spray(R) Jellied Cranberry Sauce provides an easy start for a fabulous finish in less than 30 minutes.
Finish the meal off with a treat to let Mom know how sweet she is! Cranberry White Chocolate Parfaits are beautifully layered desserts that adults and kids alike will appreciate.
Cranberries are not only great for recipes, but they also offer a variety of health benefits. Research shows that the unique anti-adhesion properties of the cranberry’s proanthocyanidins, or PACs, can prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract, stomach, and mouth – helping to ward off infection. However, bacterial protection may not be the only health benefit jam-packed into the tiny cranberry. Cranberry PACs also function as antioxidants – and with far more PACs per gram than most other fruit, cranberries bolster the body’s defenses against free radical damage that can contribute to many chronic diseases including heart disease.
Chicken Tenderloins with Cranberry Mustard Sauce
Lightly toss chicken pieces with flour; shake off excess. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and oil in a large skillet. Add half of the chicken; cook about 2 minutes, turning once until chicken is golden brown on each side and cooked through. Add more butter and oil if needed. Remove to a platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into skillet. Add sweetened dried cranberries. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions; cook 1 more minute. Pour sauce over chicken. Makes 4 servings.
