Marci Barker Fitness

My actual day I eat 1888 calories per workout day,  have 174 grams of protein per day, 58 grams of fat per day,  have 165 grams of carbs per day.

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I probably wana lose 5-10lbs so I should eat approximately 1586 calories per rest day,  154 grams of protein per day,  51 grams of fat per day,  126 grams of carbs per day.

Marci Barker Raw Brownies

Amy's recipe-
1/2c a mixture of almonds, sunflower seeds, and cashews (you don't need to have all those)
2T coconut oil
1/4c cocoa powder
6 dates (I bought chopped dates in the bulk section at winco, $2 a lb compared to $3-6 a lb for whole dates)
Follow directions below-


Original Recipe-
1/2c walnuts
2 T almond butter or peanut butter
1/4c cocoa powder
6 dates

Directions- chop walnuts till fine powder in blender or food processor, remove walnuts from blender.
Put dates in blender till they make a paste(I had to add 1/4-1/2c water), add walnuts to date mixture and pulse it. Add almond butter and cocoa powder.  Mix till well blended

pour mixture into the middle of wax paper and pull both sides of wax paper over the top of the mixture.  Then get a rolling pin and spread out the mixture that is sandwiched between the wax paper, till it is the thickness that you want. Put in freezer or fridge to set.

She said this tastes like eating raw cookie dough, yummy!!!!

Soft Granola Bars

Rachel Williams

3/4 c (1 and 1/2 sticks) softened butter or coconut oil, could substitute any kind of nut butter
1/2c honey
1/3c brown sugar
1 t vanilla
1 c whole wheat flour
1 t baking soda
4 1/2c rolled oats
optional- can add nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, chocolate chips
Could add flax, chia seeds or protein powder

Instructions-
1. preheat oven 325 degress. Grease 9x13 pan,  In medium size bowl cream butter, honey, sugar, vanilla
2.  Add flour, baking soda, and oats, Stir well.  Mixture will be soft, fluffy and crumbly. Stir in any optional additions
3. Press mixture into pan.  Bake 18-22 min, until edges are tan/brown. Let cool
4. After the bars have cooled for 10min, use a smooth-bottomed measuing cup or glass to press the bars flat.  (Pressing while too hot will smear chocolate everywhere).  Allow to finish cooling, then cut into 18 bars with a pizza cutter. Store in sealed container for a week or freeze.

Can use  crushed up leftover cereal in place of 1/3c of whole wheat flour.

Can double this recipe and freeze some for quick snacks.

Pineapple Pudding Frosting

From Carol Lancaster

1 small pkg of instant vanilla pudding
1 small container of liquid heavy whipping cream (or frozen whipped topping)
1 container of crushed pineapple

Carol said she put the pineapple and whipping cream in fridge to make it colder. Use the liquid from the pineapple and the whipping cream to add to the vanilla pudding, mix it up.

Carol puts this frosting on top of angel food cake, it was so surprisingly delicious!!!

Spicy Shrimp Bowls

Two Sisters Kitchens- definitely delicious!!!

• Spicy Shrimp:
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, deveined & shelled
• 1 onion (cut long thin slices) sauteed in same pan after shrimp are cooked
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• Corn Salsa:
• 2 cups corn, (thawed if frozen)
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (I used cherry)
• 1 lime juiced
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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• Cilantro Rice:
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 limes, juiced
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
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• fresh cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or hot sauce

optional- Corn tortillas lightly sauteed and wrap everything in the tortillas and devour!!!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by cooking the rice according to the package directions. Once the rice is done mix in the lime juice, sugar, cilantro, and salt.
2. Mix the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.
3. In a medium sized bowl mix the corn, black beans, red onion, tomatoes, lime juice and garlic powder.
4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil. Add the shrimp and sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp, stir. Cook the shrimp until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes (depending on the size). remove from heat.
5. To assemble the bowls layer rice, corn salsa, and shrimp. Top with any of the toppings that you desire.

Next time I think serving this with a aioli dip 

TwoSistersKitchen

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SHRIMP STIR-FRY

• Stir Fry Sauce:
• ½ cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
• 2 teaspoons Asian chili paste
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• Rest of Dish:
• 3 Tablespoons olive divided
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 red onion,sliced
• 2 red bell pepper, sliced
  
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
  
• 2 medium-large zucchinis, spiralized
• peanuts or cashews for garnish
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1. Stir Fry Sauce: In a small mixing bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons, of the olive oil. Add in the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the red peppers, sliced carrots, and sugar snap peas. Cook for 4-5 minutes you do not want the veggies to get soggy, you want them to still be pretty crisp. Remove from pan and transfer to a large plate or bowl.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Once they are almost done add the sauce and bring to a simmer. Once the sauce is at a simmer add in the zucchini noodles and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Then add back in the cooked veggies and cook until everything is warm again. Serve immediately, and top with cashews or peanuts.

To try

Black Bean Brownies

Sheet pan Stir Fry

Agency- LDS Primary lesson

Choices we get to make in life either give us freedom/happiness or restriction/sadness

1. Ideas for 300 object lessons Mormon Share

2.  A neighborhood boy of mine came over to play with my girls.  He was relating an experience he had at school with a teacher. She was discussing the power of addictions and how it is hard to break the impact.  But I think this can be applied to the choices we make it life.  The teacher gave the boy a rope and each bad choice he made he had the rope tied around him one time.  He made 10 bad choices and he was all tied up and couldn't get himself out, he was stuck.  Addictions or bad choices make you stuck

3.  - LDS webpage create a question cube and sit in a circle and toss the cube around and discuss what different choices that can be made

4.  Video LDS Spiritual Crocodiles, body k packer is relates an experience about going to Africa and observing the animals being hesitant to drink from the water hole b/c they knew a crocodile was in it. But Bro Packer didn't believe the guide and couldn't see the crocodile, but it was there. Then another experience about a teenager from england came to visit africa and he didnt follow the rules and climbed over the 10 feet high fence and was eaten by a crocodile. Elder packer continues, "Those ahead of the teenagers in life, have probed the water holes of life and know the Spiritual crocodiles, that will kill or mutilate your soul, destroy your peace of mind."  They are trying to warn and educate you so you don't need to encounter the challenges/devastation they've experienced.

 5.  Gen Conf Elder Keetch “Don’t be too critical of the barrier.” A Barrier in the ocean (like a fence) was keeping the disgruntled surfers from enjoying the waves. But they realized there were large sharks feeding near the reef and that barrier was the thing that was keeping them alive. Commandments are are rules that keep us safe.

6. Agency Game Board Sugardoodle

7. Situations  LittleLDSIdeas to decide whether its a good choice or bad-  1.  You took something away from your little brother/sister. When your Mother asked what happened, you told her you didn’t know. 2. Your Dad asks you to clean your room, but you don’t feel like doing it. 3. Your friend invites you to the movies, but the movie that they want to see is one that you know you shouldn’t watch. You lie to your parents and say that you will be watching a different movie. 4.  Your Mother asks you to clean your room, but you don’t want to so you don’t. 5.During Primary, you and your friend talk to each other, and don’t listen to the lessons.  6.Your brother/sister does something that makes you so mad that you call them a bad name. 7.It’s Fast Sunday. Even though it is hard to fast, you decide to fast for a friend that is very sick. 8.You choose to read your scriptures every day. 9.  Your friend tells you that you can copy his/her homework. You know that that is cheating, so you tell them no. 10. During the Sacrament, you think of Jesus Christ and sit reverently. 11.Some of your friends are talking bad about someone in your class. You choose not to join them, and say something nice about the person. 12 You see someone drop $5 at the grocery store. You pick it up and give it back to them. 13.Your neighbor was in the hospital for a few days. To help them out, you and your family deliver dinner to them. 14. You wanted to do something special for your Mom, so you vacuum without being asked.
CONTINUED-
14. A new boy sits by you in class
15. You little brother/sister wants to play with you and your friends
16. Leah is bullied at school
17. Martin invites you to a movie on sunday
18. Your brother is mean to you

8. MormonShare Take a spool of thread and wrap the thread once or twice around the volunteer’s fingers or wrists. Have them break the thread. This represents bad habits/choices. 

I MADE yogurt!!!!

This was so DELICIOUS, simple, takes approximately 16 hours, but it is easy and rewarding.

5/30/20 made this recipe 3 times before. This time I had a new crockpot that only goes on high and low. Heated it on high for 2 hours it went up to 150 degrees. I turned it off and waited 1 hour (130 degrees) then one more hour it was (120 degrees) and a half hour more, yes finally ready it  decreased to 110 degrees.


Slow and Steady makes the best yogurt. Two times I've tried to speed up the process and I burn the milk (B. more details below)

Need-
* Crockpot
* 1 gallon 2% milk and  I've used 1% also (works well)
*  1- 8oz fage yogurt (it has L. Bulgarius, S. thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei)
I wanted a yogurt that had the most pure ingredients with not many/no fillers

This makes 7-8 cups of plain yogurt and 7-8 cups of yellowish protein liquid called whey

1. Pour milk into slow cooker on HIGH close the lid.  It will take 2-3 hours before the temperature of the milk is 180 degrees. Check it with a thermometer.  Once it is at 180 degrees, then turn off the cooker, close lid and let milk cool to 110 degrees. This will take another 2-3 hours
2. Once the temperature is around 110 degrees, In a small bowl, take 1-2c of warm milk from crockpot and mix it with the 8 oz of yogurt.  Then gently pour the mixture back into the crockpot.  Stir it in by using up and down motions and left and right motions (not circular motions). Close the lid
3. Turn off the cooker and Wrap the slow cooker in a a large bath towel, to help insulate it, let it sit undisturbed in a non-drafty room at room temperature or slightly warmer for 10-12 hours or overnight.(A. more details below)  The milk will thicken and the yellowish whey will separate.
4.  Line a colander with a tea towel or cheese cloth, put a larger bowl under the colander and pour yogurt into the towel. The larger bowl will catch the whey and the tea towel will catch the yogurt.  I let it strain for 3 hours at room temperature, b/c I like my yogurt thick. But you can have it drain longer and it will get thicker too.
5.  Store yogurt in fridge in airtight container, preferably glass.  I just put the yogurt into 2 mason glass canning jars.  When ready to make another yogurt batch you can use a cup from this batch as a starter culture.
6. The whey can be used to put into smoothies to boost of the protein. Whey contains calcium, thiamin, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. You can soak these items in the liquid- vegetables, dry beans, nuts, grains. Pizza dough 





(A) My old school crockpot has a dial that goes from just warm to the hotness of frying oil to deep fry something.  So I just kept my crockpot on warm which was probably around 100 degrees.  But if you have the more up to date crockpots yours probably has a temperature setting low or high.
B. Two times I've heated the milk accidentally to 200 degrees. Its because I put the dial gauge on the crockpot to the highest heating temperature to fry oil, which makes the milk too hot and the final product is sour yogurt not delicious yogurt.  So I need to put the dial gauge at about 300 degrees so it wont boil or over heat it.

How to cut my own hair- work in progress, Transition to grey

Free Salon  Seamless layered Shoulder length longer layers

StyleInn- brushes hair forward, uses a white long clamp to camp hair together, then uses electirc clippers to cut hair.

ElleBangs- separate in front middle section of hair, one section on each side of head

Just pictures of haircuts, not a tutorial. I like this one and would like to replicate it
From Puffle









SlideShowForFun this video is a hairdresser cutting a clients hair and she uses 4 elastics to separate the hair into 4 sections.  The elastics on on the top of the head, not on the sides.

Bebexo pull long hair to front of forehead, use elastics

Sheetal Long layers in the front and back

Grateful Gordons She puts pony tail on top of head and cuts straight across, makes short layers on the crown of your head.  Then she puts another pony tail at the back of her head and cuts up toward the ceiling and creates layers at the backs

A-Line Bob-
Joe Hammer
Maksim
Free Salon

Transition into Grey Daily Mail
    Ironically, going artificially grey is a deeply complicated process because before you can even think about creating silver streaks, your hair has to be ‘lifted’. This translates as the stripping away of your hair’s natural pigmentation, rendering it a sort of anaemic blonde.
    ‘We have to lift it to a very pale blonde in order to get silver,’ the colourist Imran explains. 

‘If the colour is not pale enough, the silver will look slightly orange or muddy.’ I agree wholeheartedly that orange-tinged silver streaks should be avoided at all costs and insist he take as much time as he needs with the process.

    He uses, he says, a revolutionary new product called Olaplex that builds up the hair shaft. The best way to picture the wonders of Olaplex, he advises, is to imagine my hair as a broken ladder and then to imagine Olaplex rebuilding that ladder with false steps.

He has, he assures me, been adding Olaplex to the peroxide and will use it over my whole head at the end of the treatment to boost condition further.

He does concede, however, that silver hair is harder to maintain than other colours. ‘Warm colours do shine more. And you never see wild silver hair that looks good, you really have to style it.’

I like this video of grey highlights
Youtube Highlights Silver Baby Highlights
1.  1oz "Loreal" Quick Blue Extra Strength Bleach- (blue package)
2.  "Salon Care" 20 or 30 volume developer creme
3.  Highlighting brush, bowl, foils
4.  gloves, water spray bottle to help stop/deactivate bleach 
5.  "Color Brilliance" Absolute Perfection Booster- restore moisture add to #1 and #2
6. Toner- "Color Charm"050 Cooling violet additive, and T14 Toner Pale Ash Blonde
7. "Salon Care" 10 volume developer creme
8. Shampoo and wash, then condition with "Proclaim" Intense hair masque
She first bleaches it, then puts in a toner to get the grey color

Cream Cheese Brownie

Food
Brownie
1 (20 ounce) package fudge brownie mix (13x9 size)
1⁄4 cup water (or what mix calls for)
1⁄3 cup oil (or what your mix calls for)
2 eggs (or what your mix calls for)

Cream Cheese Topping
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1⁄3 cup sugar
1 egg
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions (water, oil, eggs).
3. Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
5. Add sugar and mix. Add vanilla and egg; mix until well-blended.
6. Place cheese mixture in dolups over the whole pan, leaving some brownie showing in between.
7. Cut or swirl through batter several times with a knife or fork for a marbled effect. It can be tricky to get a good marble effect so be careful not to over work it.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. (These will also freeze well).

Brownie Mix-Black Bean Brownies

All Recipes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 package brownie mix
1 cup chocolate chips, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Blend black beans and water together in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir brownie mix into black bean mixture until batter is smooth; fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean, 35 minutes. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Crockpot Kalua Pork

All Recipes
Original recipe 12 servings

1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
1 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

1 onion and celery (3 stalks) Chopped (optional)

Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt  over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker. Add chopped celery and onion.
Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time. A few hours before the meat is being served I add liquid smoke.
Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

To serve (20-30 people)
3 pork boneless roasts weighing about 4 lbs each
2 onions and celery (3 stalks) Chopped (optional)
salt
2 containers of liquid smoke

For our extended family we made this.  Begin cooking a whole day before the event.  Put pork, salt, onion, and celery in the crockpot on high the first 8 hours then put it on low for 8 more hours. A few hours before the meat is being served I add liquid smoke (b/c it makes our house liquid smokeyness).

 I have used butt roast or shoulder roasts before and it works out just fine.

Leftovers!!!!!  (day 1) Kalua pork, served with sticky rice & mac salad; 

(day 2) Pulled pork - add BBQ sauce & nuke, serve on buns; 

(day 3) Carnitas - crisp up the pork in a skillet with a squirt of juice from a plastic lime, sprinkle of cumin, & fresh cilantro if I have it, served with guacamole & salsa. 

Manicotti

1 box (8oz) manicotti
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 chopped onion
1 garlic clove
12 oz mushrooms (I would've loved these but I knew my kids wouldn't, I left them out)
12oz cottage cheese or ricotta
salt and pepper
12 oz spinach
1 c parmesan

Preheat oven 400
Boil manicotti 7 min, when it is still a little firm
Saute onion in skillet, add garlic and mushrooms.  Chop spinach and add it to the skillet.
In a seperate bowl mix cottage cheese, salt and pepper, and 3/4c parmesan. Mix the onion & garlic mixture with the cottage cheese mixture.
In a 9x13 pan lay down foil and grease foil. Place half of spaghetti sauce on bottom of pan. In manicotti add the mixture and set in pan.  Spread the red of the sauce on top of the manicotti.
Cook 30 min

Next time we could add some ground beef or sausage to the cottage cheese mixture. Also shredded mozzarella cheese would be delicious.
Could double this next time and make two 9x13 dishes

Leftover Cranberry Sauce

 Muffins, Meatballs, Cream Cheese Spread, Crumb Bars, Apple Crisp, Cheesecake Bars, Orange Cranberry Bread, Cranberry Hot Wings

1.  Cranberry Muffins from Delishably
Prep time: 10 min     Cook time: 20 min      Ready in: 30 min
Yields: 12 large muffins or 16-24 smaller muffins
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (I used 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar)
1 egg
3 bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour (I used 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup cranberry sauce (you can use more or less, depending how much you have available)
1/2 cup optional add-ins, eg. chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped dark or white chocolate
Instructions
Cream together sugar and butter.
Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
Add mashed bananas and mix lightly.
Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix until blended.
Add optional add-ins such as nuts or chocolate, if using.
Spoon batter into greased muffin tins.
Add a spoonful of cranberry sauce to each muffin. Stir gently to swirl sauce into batter.
Bake at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes. Muffins are done when lightly browned and toothpick inserted inside muffin comes out clean.

2.  BBQ Cranberry Meatballs from video Expression

In crockpot combine and cook for 3-4 hours:

2 bags of meatballs (3lbs) (or from scratch Meatballs)

1 T garlic

2 T worstershire

BBq Smoky sauce (1 and 1/2lbs) Sweet Baby Rays

1 Can of cranberry sauce

These can be frozen after you cook them.

Can make for: hoagies with melted cheese, or serve on rice, or over pasta.

The chef said- Food items to keep in freezer over holidays, for quick meals- this meatball recipe, corn and black bean chicken, and pesto spirals.

3.  Cream cheese spread- mix cranberry sauce with cream cheese and put on bagel

4.  Cranberry crumb bars-  from Thrifty Couple

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 (14 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce (or 1 ½ cups homemade cranberry sauce)

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until everything is moistened and no pieces are bigger than the oats.
3. Spoon three-quarters of the oat mixture into a greased 9” x 13” pan. Press down on it firmly to form a firm later that evenly covers the bottom of the pan. Add the cranberry sauce in dollops and spread it in a thin layer over the oat layers.
4. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
5. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the top is just starting to turn golden brown. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
6. Cut into 8 strips along the length of the pan and 3 strips along the width – yielding 24 bars.

5.  Leftover cranberry and apple Crisp from Just A Taste
3 granny smith apples
2 T sugar
2.4c old fashioned oats
1 and 1/4 c leftover cranberry sauce
1/2c brown sugar
4 T cold butter
1/3 c flour
1.2 t cinnamon
ice cream or whipped topping
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
Core and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large bowl, toss together the apples with the leftover cranberry sauce. Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and oats until combined. Cube the butter then add it to the bowl, working it into the oat mixture with your fingers until it’s well incorporated. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake the crisp for 32 to 35 minutes, until the oats are toasted and the fruit is bubbling. Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes so the juices thicken slightly.
Serve the crisp warm topped with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Kelly's Notes:
This recipe works best with fresh, whole berry cranberry sauce (not canned).
I prefer the tartness of Granny Smith apples and like the look and texture of the apple skins, but you can use whatever apples you prefer and you can opt for peeling the apples.

6.  Pretty presentation of Jellied Cranberry Sauce with Fuji Apple from Food and wine

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries

1 large Fuji apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

Line an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap and spray the plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries with the apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently until the cranberries are completely broken down and the sauce is very thick, about 15 minutes. Scrape the cranberry sauce into the prepared pan and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours. Invert the jelly onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs. Slice with a serrated knife before serving.

• TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN 
• SERVINGS: 12 
• TIME(OTHER): PLUS 3 HR CHILLING 

MAKE AHEAD

The cranberry sauce can be covered in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled.

7. Brownie Cranberry Cheesecake Bars or  Blondie Cheesecake Bars

8. Orange Cranberry Bread from Play Party Plan

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD RECIPE

(Print this recipe)

(Makes 6-8 mini loaves or 2 large loaves depending on size)

Ingredients: 

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp table salt
• 2 cups sugar + 1/4 cup to put on top of the cranberries
• 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries cut in half
• 2 Tbs grated orange rind
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
• Mini bread loaf pans (optional) 
• Parchment Paper (optional, for wrapping) 
• Baking Twine (optional, for wrapping) 

Directions:

1. Slice cranberries in half. Top with 1/4 cup sugar then set aside.
2. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, orange rind, and vegetable oil.
4. Add eggs and combine.
5. Slowly add flour mixture, orange juice, and water to sugar mixture.
6. Once all mixed together, add chopped nuts and cranberries.
7. Divide batter into small greased mini loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

9. Cranberry Hot Wings from 4 Hats and Frugal

Ingredients:

4 pounds chicken wing sections
1 can cranberry sauce (jellied or whole)
1 cup Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
1/2 cup butter and 4 tablespoons of butter, separated
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place wings on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side down, and dry the tops with a paper towel.
Place 4 tablespoons of butter in a microwave safe small bowl, and microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, or until butter is melted. Add in seasoned salt, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of oil. Whisk together.
Baste chicken wings with butter mixture, and bake wings in oven for 20 minutes.
While the wings bake, place a medium saucepan on the stove. Melt 1/2 cup butter on medium/low heat. Once the butter is melted, place 2 tablespoons oil, flour, cranberry sauce and sriracha in saucepan. Whisk together for 1 to two minutes or until everything is full incorporated and slightly thickened.
After 20 minutes, take wings out of oven, turn over with tongs, and baste with hot wing mixture. Place back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, pull the wings out and turn oven to broil. Baste the wings one more time with the hot wing mixture, and place in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the wings are charred and crisp.  Serve immediately and enjoy!