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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS

November 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS. The Tarts are made using Refrigerated Pie Crusts, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Water, Cranberries, Almonds, Almond Extract, Non-Dairy Whipped Topping, and Toasted Almond Slices. The Tarts are 100 calories and 8 net carbs per serving. You can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS
Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.

Ingredients

1/2 (15 ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (8 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 cup toasted almond slices

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Unroll pastry and roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; using a 2- inch square cookie cutter, cut out 24 squares, re-rolling pastry, if necessary. Place squares in ungreased miniature muffin pans. Place in freezer.
2 – Combine Splenda Granulated Sweetener and water in a saucepan, stirring until blended. Stir in cranberries. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes or until berries pop. Pour through a wire-mesh sieve, set over a bowl. Return liquid to saucepan; reserving berries. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Pour sauce over cranberries, tossing to coat. Stir in almonds and almond extract. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
3 – Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is set. Carefully remove tarts from muffin tins; cool on a wire rack.
NOTES:
Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.

Recipe Yield: Servings Per Recipe: 24Serving Size: 1 square tart

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 100
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 55 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-almond-tarts

CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER

November 26, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
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I have a recipe for a CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Iodized Salt, Medium Shrimp, Cranberries, Red Onion, Parsley, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice Lime Juice, Ground Black Pepper, Oregano, Tortilla Chips, and Lime Wedges. The Ceviche is 103 calories and 12 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CRANBERRY SHRIMP CEVICHE APPETIZER
Serve something different this holiday season that pairs cranberries with shrimp. You can make it look dazzling by using martini glasses (or some other stemmed glassware), but you really can use any type of cup or plate. Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties.

Recipe Yield: 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons iodized salt, divided
16 ounces medium raw shrimp, thawed
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 jalapeno, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or ground black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
16 ounces tortilla chips
2 limes cut into wedges

Directions

1 – Bring medium pot of water to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
2 – Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately plunge cooked shrimp into ice water bath. Peel shrimp and place in flat dish.
3 – In food processor, combine cranberries, red onion, parsley and jalapeno. Pulse until finely chopped.
4 – Add cranberry mixture to shrimp.
5 – Add lemon juice, lime juice, remaining salt, crushed red pepper and oregano. Stir to combine ingredients thoroughly.
6 – Refrigerate for 1 hour.
7 -To assemble, spoon ceviche, about 4 to 5 shrimp each, into small clear cups or glasses.
8 – Garnish with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 103
Fat: 1.4 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.3 grams
Fiber: 2.3 grams
Sodium: 231 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 14 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/cranberry-shrimp-ceviche-appetizerSugars: 0.8 grams

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Roast Turkey With Cranberry Stuffing

November 24, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Roast Turkey With Cranberry Stuffing. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients that you’ll be needing are French Bread, Onions, Celery, Poultry Seasoning, Cranberries, Whole Turkey, and more! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Roast Turkey With Cranberry Stuffing
Looking for a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving menu? We’ve got you covered! This turkey and stuffing combo is packed with flavor, not calories or carbohydrates.

Ingredients
1 loaf (12 ounces) Italian or French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon sugar
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 whole turkey (about 8 to 10 pounds), thawed if frozen

Directions
Yield: 20 servings
Serving size: 1/20 of recipe

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread on 2 (15×10-inch) jelly roll pans. Bake 12 minutes or until lightly toasted. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

2. Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir 8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

3. Remove pan from heat; stir in bread cubes, poultry seasoning, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Combine cranberries and sugar in small bowl; mix well. Stir into saucepan. Gently stir broth into saucepan.

4. Spray roasting pan and rack with nonstick cooking spray. Remove giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey and cavity with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Fill turkey cavity loosely with stuffing; place any remaining stuffing in casserole sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until baking time.

5. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in prepared roasting pan. Bake 3 hours, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 180°F. Transfer turkey to cutting board; loosely tent with foil.

6. Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Place covered casserole of stuffing in oven. Bake casserole, covered, 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.

7. Remove and discard turkey skin. Slice turkey and serve with cranberry stuffing.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 220 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 68 mg, Sodium: 223 mg
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/roast-turkey-with-cranberry-stuffing/

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One of America’s Favorites – Cranberry Sauce

November 23, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
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Cranberry sauce

Cranberry sauce or cranberry jam is a sauce or relish made out of cranberries, commonly served as a condiment or a side dish with Thanksgiving dinner in North America and Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom and Canada. There are differences in flavor depending on the geography of where the sauce is made: in Europe it is generally slightly sour-tasting, while in North America it is typically more heavily sweetened.

The recipe for cranberry sauce appears in the 1796 edition of The Art of Cookery by Amelia Simmons, the first known cookbook authored by an American.

Although the Pilgrims may have been aware of the wild cranberries growing in the Massachusetts Bay area, sugar was scarce, so it’s unlikely that cranberry sauce would have been among the dishes served at the First Thanksgiving meal. Cranberries aren’t mentioned by any primary sources for the First Thanksgiving meal. The only foods mentioned are “Indian corn”, wild turkey and waterfowl, and venison. The rest remains a matter of speculation among food historians. Although stuffings are not mentioned in primary sources, it was a common way to prepare birds for the table in the 17th century. According to a “Thanksgiving Primer” published by the Plimoth Plantation, cranberries may have been used in the stuffing recipes, but it’s unlikely they would have been made into a sauce because sugar was very scarce.

Cranberry sauce was first offered to consumers in North America in 1912 in Hanson, Massachusetts. Canned cranberry sauce appeared on the market in 1941, allowing the product to be sold year-round. Cranberry sauce can be used with a variety of meats, including turkey, pork, chicken, and ham.

Cranberry jelly from a can, sliced

The most basic cranberry sauce consists of cranberries boiled in sugar water until the berries pop and the mixture thickens. Some recipes include other ingredients such as slivered almonds, orange juice, zest, ginger, maple syrup, port, or cinnamon.

Commercial cranberry sauce may be loose and uncondensed, or condensed or jellied and sweetened with various ingredients. The jellied form may be slipped out of a can onto a dish, and served sliced or intact for slicing at the table.

Cranberry sauce is often eaten in conjunction with turkey for Christmas in the United Kingdom and Canada or Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, and it is only rarely eaten or served in other contexts there.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

November 19, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
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Oh those Cranberries………..

Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. In fact, research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), the prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

May 14, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 2 Comments
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Light Margarine, Cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, Pecans, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Baking Powder, Egg Substitute, Milk, Almond Extract, Canola Oil, and Fat-Free Nondairy Whipped Topping. This isn’t your average Upside Down Cake! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
This moist and delicious upside-down cake is the perfect complement for your holiday table!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

2 tablespoons light margarine
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup Enova or canola oil
Fat-free nondairy whipped topping (optional)

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/10th of cake

* Heat oven to 350°F. Melt light margarine in microwave or over low heat in small skillet on stove. Pour melted margarine into a 9-inch nonstick round cake pan, and use a pastry brush to evenly spread the margarine across the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, and pecans. Pour mixture over melted margarine in an even layer. In another small bowl, combine Splenda (white), flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir well with a spoon. Add liquid egg substitute, milk, almond extract, and oil, and stir until batter is smooth. Pour batter over fruit and nut mixture evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes, then carefully invert using protective gloves onto a serving plate and remove pan. Allow cake to cool. Cut into 10 slices and top each with 1 tablespoon fat-free nondairy whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 165 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 289 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/pecan-cranberry-upside-down-cake/

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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Cranberry Pancakes

April 27, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
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This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Cranberry Pancakes. Start the day off right with this week’s recipe for Cranberry Pancakes. Made using Fresh Cranberries, Sugar, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Quick Oats, Corn Meal, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Egg Substitute, Unsweetened Applesauce, Reduced-Calorie Stick Margarine, Skim Milk, Cooking Spray. Let’s get Breakfast going! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cranberry Pancakes
Start your day off on the right foot! Fresh cranberries, cinnamon and unsweetened applesauce mixed into the batter add some seasonal flavor to this traditional breakfast dish.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: Approximately 7–8 minutes per batch.

1 cup fresh cranberries (freeze 2 hours for easier chopping)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup natural, unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
1 cup skim milk
Cooking spray

Directions
Yield: 16 pancakes
Serving size: 2 pancakes

1 – Place cranberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a blender or food processor and process until chopped, leaving some large pieces. Set aside. In a large bowl stir together flours, oats, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside. Place egg substitute, applesauce, melted margarine, and milk in another large bowl. Mix well using a whisk or electric mixer on low. Add dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in chopped cranberries.

2 – Coat a hot, nonstick griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake on griddle and cook at medium heat. Turn pancakes over to finish cooking when tops begin to look dry and edges look cooked (after about 5–6 minutes). Re-coat griddle with cooking spray between batches.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 195 calories, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 276 mg, Fiber: 3 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk, 1 other carbohydrate. Carbohydrate choices: 2 1/2.
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Jennie – O Recipe of the Week – Porcupine Turkey Sliders

March 13, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Brown Rice, Cooking, Cranberries, Egg Substitute, Food, Garlic, Jennie - O Recipe of the Week, JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, Onion, Porcupine Turkey Sliders, recipes, Spices, Spinach Leaves, Switch, Worcestershire sauce

This week’s Jennie – O Recipe of the Week is – Porcupine Turkey Sliders. Made using JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, Onion, Garlic, Brown Rice, Cranberries, Spinach Leaves, Egg Substitute, Worcestershire Sauce, and Spices. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the Switch in 2020! https://www.jennieo.com/

Porcupine Turkey Sliders
The addition of brown rice gives these little patties a prickly look, and cranberries provide a burst of flavor that complements the savory turkey. Great for weeknight dinners at under 300 calories per serving!
Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced yellow onions
¼ cup minced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
¾ cup chopped spinach leaves
½ cup egg substitute or 2 eggs
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 small whole wheat buns
12 small lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 12 slices
1 medium red onion, sliced

Directions
1) In large skillet, add onions, celery, garlic and oil. Sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

2) In large mixing bowl combine turkey, cooked rice, cranberries, spinach leaves, egg and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper and cooked onion mixture. Divide turkey mixture into 12 equal portions and form patties ½-inch thick and 3-inch diameter. Place in large skillet on medium heat. Cover. Cook 15 minutes turning 2 to 3 times and until internal temperature reaches 165° F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.

3)Serve on buns with lettuce leaves, tomato, red onion and slider patty.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 180
Protein 12g
Carbohydrates 20g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Fat 6g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 200mg
Saturated Fat 1.5g
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Wild Rice Salad with Pecans and Preserved Fruits

January 19, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, rice | Leave a comment
Tags: Apricots, Brown Rice, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cranberries, Food, Georgia Pecan Halves, Orange juice, recipes, Shallots, Spices, Wild Rice, Wild Rice Salad with Pecans and Preserved Fruits

I’m passing along a recipe for a Wild Rice Salad with Pecans and Preserved Fruits. It’s made using 2 different types of Rice, Wild Rice and Brown Rice. Some other ingredients you’ll be needing are Orange Juice, Shallots, Georgia Pecan Halves, Cranberries, Apricots, and Spices. You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, and Cuisines so be sure to check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Wild Rice Salad with Pecans and Preserved Fruits
Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large lemon, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
1/8 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil – divided use
1 shallot, minced
2/3 cup Georgia pecan halves, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup currants
2 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
6 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
White pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place orange juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat and reduce in volume by half. Cool completely. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
2 – In large skillet, heat 1/8 cup olive oil and sauté shallots until slightly tender; add pecans and toast in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat. Add tarragon and all of the dried fruits. Cook slowly for another 5 minutes or so. Season to taste with Salt and ground black pepper. Chill this mixture, about 1 hour
3 – Once all components are cold, mix rice, fruit mixture, green onions, and dressing. Season to taste with kosher salt and white pepper.
Makes 8 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/salad/wild_rice_salad_with_pecans_and_preserved_fruits_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Grilled Whole Chicken with Starfruit Cranberry Sauce

December 1, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Sunday's Chicken Dinner | Leave a comment
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This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is a Grilled Whole Chicken with Starfruit Cranberry Sauce. The Grilled Chicken and Starfruit Cranberry Sauce recipes are both included. The Recipe comes from one of my favorite sites the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes so be sure to check it out! Enjoy and Make 2019 aHealthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Grilled Whole Chicken with Starfruit Cranberry Sauce

Recipe Ingredients:
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeded
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds
1 orange, quartered
1 white onion, peeled and quartered

Starfruit Cranberry Sauce:
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 ripe starfruit, diced
1 package cranberries (12 ounces), rinsed
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Cooking Directions:
1 – In food processor or blender, place garlic cloves, red onion, jalapeño pepper, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, oregano, orange juice and vegetable oil. Purée thoroughly. Set marinade aside.
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2 – Gently insert fingers under skin, loosening as much as possible without puncturing over breast, thighs and drumsticks. Place chicken in plastic oven roasting bag. Rub marinade into meat beneath the loosened skin and into body and neck cavities.
3 – Place quartered orange and quartered onion pieces inside body cavity. Pour any remaining marinade over chicken and close bag tightly. Refrigerate overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
4 – Grill chicken over charcoal (or gas – medium heat) medium-hot coals until skin is deep golden brown and meat is cooked through, about 1 hour and 40 minutes (or about 25 minutes per pound.) Internal temperature should reach 180°F (85°C) when done, measured in the deepest part of the thigh, not touching the bone. (Or, roast chicken in the oven for 90 minutes at 375°F / 190°C)
5 – While chicken cooks, prepare Starfruit Cranberry Sauce by combining orange juice and sugar in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 5 minutes. Stir in starfruit, cranberries and ginger. Simmer, stirring, until berries pop, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.
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