Lonnie's Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup water or orange juice

  • 4 cups (12 oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse cranberries with water. Drain.

Add water and sugar to a saucepan on medium heat.

Stir to dissolve sugar.

Once it reaches a boil, add cranberries and cook until cranberries burst.

Stirring and smashing cranberries with the back of a spoon.

Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has reached desired consistency.

Quick Pickled Onions

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a bowl until salt and sugar are combined.

Place into a small saucepan over low heat and add onions.

Cook until onions reach desired softness; about 4-7 mins.

Remove from heat and place in a jar or bowl. Let cool for 10 mins and enjoy immediately or place In fridge to enjoy later.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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INGREDIENTS

16 oz bow tie pasta (cooked)

14 oz can artichoke hearts (drained)

9 oz jar kalamata olives (drained

12 oz package grape tomatoes (halved)

3 cups baby spinach (sliced thinly)

16 oz bottle Italian dressing

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 cup grated parmesan

salt + pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients into a large bowl. mix thoroughly. Chill for 2 hours un to overnight.