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Ready in less than 30 minutes Cranberry-Glazed Turkey 1 lb. turkey cutlets or 1 lb. turkey breast, sliced thin (freeze slightly before slicing) 3 Tb. butter 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 c. cranberry orange sauce 1/2 tsp. sage 1/2 tsp. salt pepper Pound turkey cutlets until about 1/8" thickness. In large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Cook turkey cutlets, a few at a time, until tender and lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes. Remove turkey to plate and reserve. In dripping, cook onion until tender. Add cranberry sauce, sage, salt and pepper to taste, plus 1/2 c. water. Cook until boiling, then scrape up pan. Serve sauce over turkey. Serves 4. Can substitute chicken for turkey.

Grilled Cranberry Mustard Chicken Cranberry Mustard Sauce 1/2 c. cranberry sauce 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 1 Tb. sugar 2 ts. cider vinegar Chicken 4 chicken breasts, skinless Heat grill. In medium bowl combine sauce ingredients; blend well and set aside. In medium glass dish, arrange chicken breasts with thickest portions on outside edge of dish. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 5- 6 minutes or until chicken is almost done. Drain. Immediately place chicken on medium hot grill; brush with sauce. Cook 10-15 minutes or until chicken is done. Brush frequently with sauce. Turn once; cook until done. Heat remaining sauce to boiling and serve on the side. Serves 4. You can also prepare this chicken in the broiler.

Cranberry Cardamom Cake 3 c. flour 2 c. sugar 1 ts. ground cardamom 1 1/2 ts. baking powder 1/2 ts. baking soda 1 c. milk 3/4 c. butter, melted 3 eggs 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries Powdered sugar Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour bundt cake pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in large bowl. Add milk, butter, and eggs; beat at medium 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spoon batter into pan. Bake 50-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. This cake has a unique and delicious flavor. Randy loves this one. It keeps well, if you have enough to keep!