Super Simple Cranberry Relish

If you live in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday that traditionally features specific foods to be served. Turkey, stuffing/dressing, potatoes, green bean casserole, and some kind of sweet potato/yam dishes are frequently served.
 
A traditional accompaniment to turkey is cranberry sauce or cranberry relish. Both cooked and fresh cranberry dishes are popular. Cranberries provide a tart contrast to meats and other entrees.
 

 
This recipe is easy and fast. While best if prepared slightly ahead of the meal, you can quickly mix this up and serve immediately.
 
Ingredients

• 2C fresh cranberries
• 1 navel orange, peeled and separated into slices
• 2T sugar

 
 
Directions

1. Finely chop the cranberries in a food processor. Transfer to a small mixing bowl.
2. Place orange slices in food processor and puree. The result should look like a pulpy orange juice. Add to the cranberries.
3. Add sugar to the mixing bowl and mix well. Transfer to serving dish.

 

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Happiness Hummus

This is a "dressed up" hummus. Although this combination of ingredients may seem odd, the taste is delicious. This is easy to make and works well served as a dip or as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients
1/2C chopped black olives
1 14oz can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed
1T creamy peanut butter
2t tomato paste
1/4C mayonnaise
1t chili powder
1/2t garlic powder
1/4t onion powder
1/4t paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
Drain and mash (coarsely) garbanzo beans. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

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