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Appetizers & Beverages

My Grandpa used to make them every Christmas Eve, and my
family has continued the tradition ever since!

Cranberry Salsa RecipeCranberry Salsa RecipeCranberry Salsa RecipeCranberry Salsa Recipe
Kenneth Hopson

• 12 ounces frozen cranberries• 12 ounces frozen cranberries• 12 ounces frozen cranberries• 12 ounces frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup minced green onion• 1/4 cup minced green onion• 1/4 cup minced green onion• 1/4 cup minced green onion
• 2 small approximately 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers , cored, seeded and, cored, seeded and, cored, seeded and, cored, seeded and
• 2 small approximately 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
• 2 small approximately 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
• 2 small approximately 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
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• 1/2 cup sugar• 1/2 cup sugar• 1/2 cup sugar• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , minced• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , minced• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , minced• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , minced
• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
Rinse, drain, and pick over cranberries, (discarding all that are soft
finely
chopped but not mushy.
onions,
juice.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours so flavors
develop (salsa will be too sharp and tart to begin with).
dip.
Garnish, if desired, and served with crackers.

(I used one 8 ounce package of cream cheese mixed with a dollop
of sour cream. We served this with corn tortilla chips.)

Number of Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 1 Hour

Pico de GalloPico de GalloPico de GalloPico de Gallo
Jeffrey Gutowski
Pico de GalloPico de GalloPico de GalloPico de Gallo

1 whole jalepeno1 whole jalepeno1 whole jalepeno1 whole jalepeno
1 bunch cilantro1 bunch cilantro1 bunch cilantro1 bunch cilantro
4­5 ripe plum tomatoes4­5 ripe plum tomatoes4­5 ripe plum tomatoes4­5 ripe plum tomatoes
1 medium red onion1 medium red onion1 medium red onion1 medium red onion
1 small garlic clove1 small garlic clove1 small garlic clove1 small garlic clove
Salt and PepperSalt and PepperSalt and PepperSalt and Pepper
1 lime1 lime1 lime1 lime

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