Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce With Oranges



















From Food.com

Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce With Oranges


By KK - Chef #426156 on November 20, 2010

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 6-8, Yield: 3 cups About This Recipe

"This recipe is my family's favorite recipe for cranberry sauce. It appeared in a local newspaper about 10 years ago and I have made it every year since then. I always make two sauces if I'm having more than 8 guests - the other is usually Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Cardamom, which is very different from this sauce and gives people a choice of very different flavors and textures. I've always used Grand Marnier instead of the other choices of orange liqueur or orange juice concentrate, although when it comes to the fruit, I've used Minneola (aka Honeybell) or Orlando Tangeloes instead of Naval oranges. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!"

Ingredients

2 navel oranges 1 (12 ounce) bags cranberries 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup water 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 3 tablespoons orange liqueur or 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate Directions

Grate 2 teaspoons zest from the oranges and set aside.

Using a sharp knife, cut away and discard the thick white pith from the oranges. Carefully cut between the membranes to release the orange sections. Set the orange sections in a colander to drain off the excess juice. (If you add the juice to the pan, it will be too watery.).

In a medium, heavy-bottomed, nonreactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water and the zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often to help dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thick and the cranberries have burst, 10 to 15 minutes.

During the last few minutes, stir in the orange sections.

Remove from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier.

Cool completely.

The cranberry sauce can be prepared up to 1 week ahead, covered and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
 

Monday, November 22, 2010

Weight Loss - Drinking Water Before a Meal

Study - Drinking Water Before a Meal aids in Weight Loss

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
















Sweet Potato Casserole

2 1/2 pounds raw sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
OR
2 1/2 lb can of precooked sweet potatoes

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Preheat oven to 375°.

Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain; cool slightly.

Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients (through vanilla). Mash sweet potato mixture with a potato masher. Gently stir in the pecans. Spoon the potato mixture into an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans; top with mini marshmallows. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 186 (27% from fat)
Fat: 5.5g (sat 2g,mono 2.3g,poly 0.9g)
Protein: 1.6g
Carbohydrate: 33.1g
Fiber: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 272mg
Calcium: 23mg

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