Recipes from Chef Marco Carpon
Five Delectable Uses for Fresh Cranberries
The only time many people see fresh cranberries is on a wreath at Thanksgiving. However, fresh cranberries are so versatile and pack so much flavor that they are perfect in foods that need a little sour “punch.”
Milkshakes
Throw a new twist on this sweet dessert with a handful of cranberries thrown in to give some sour balance to all that sweet ice cream.
Smoothies
For a healthier version on the milkshake, substitute ice for ice cream, add a banana, apple, or any other fruit for sweetness. Then, add a handful of cranberries for a sour one, two punch!
Cookies
My abuela made cranberry cookies every year at Christmas. These cookies are a must have at our home around the holidays.
Cocktails
Another abuela favorite was to muddle some cranberries into her favorite cranberry flavored Vodka, add some simple syrup, grenadine, sparkling water, and ice. For the mocktail version, substitute lemon/lime soda for the Vodka.
Stuffing
Cut cranberries in half before adding to your favorite stuffing recipe. The extra flavor will be remembered for years to come and will be sure to become a family tradition.
By Chef Marco Carpon
Chef Marco Carpon is a Walker Cranberry based author, speaker, cranberry historian, and founder of the Walker Cranberry Culinary Academy. His vast knowledge of “everything cranberry” brings life to the often-overlooked member of the berry family. He has gained a world-wide following with his extensive writings on Walker County and the Cranberry.