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    Cranberry Dips (TNT)

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    Cranberry Dips (TNT) Empty Cranberry Dips (TNT)

    Post by pstarkoski Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:09 pm

    Hi--
    I just made up these two dips for Thanksgiving appetizers....They are going to be really yummy....and so appropriate for the season!

    Enjoy!
    hugs,
    peg

    [b][b]Cranberry Delight Spread
    1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese
    2 tablespoons concentrated orange juice
    1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 zest of an orange
    1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, optional
    1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries

    In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, juice, cinnamon & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the orange zest, pecans & cranberries. Refrigerate. Garnish with a slice of cranberry or zest of orange. Makes 1.5 cups of spread. Great with crackers & celery
    Recipe source: Home Talk Board (swtcinnamonngrl)



    Cranberry Cracker Spread

    1 cup finely, chopped fresh cranberries
    2 green onions, thinly sliced
    1 teaspoon seeded, minced jalapeno pepper
    1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
    1 1/2 teaspoons grated , fresh ginger
    2 tablespoons sugar
    4 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
    1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice (I add some grated orange zest, too)
    2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
    assorted appetizer crackers and celery

    Mix the first five ingredients well. CHill 2-3 hours. Stir in softened cream cheese, sugar and orange juise. Fold in the walnuts. Can chill until ready to serve. Spread on the crackers.
    Recipe source: Home Talk Board (swtcinnamonngrl)


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