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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce & Barbie's Thanksgiving Buffet 2019

Sometimes an ad in a food magazine jumps out at me and I just have to try. That was the case with this Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce. The recipe comes from McCormick and what makes it different is the addition of bay leaves. It was also the first time I've made it in a Crock Pot. This cranberry sauce got a thumbs up from my crew (I've made it twice now) and we could taste both the bay and orange. As for my picture, well... Cranberry sauce is, shall we say, a bit camera shy:@)

 The recipe is easily cut in half for a smaller slow cooker.
I used a potato masher when the recipe called for stirring, it helped break up the cranberries.

Tip: Zest the orange before you peel and section it. 
I measure 1 tsp amounts of zest and freeze it in plastic wrap  to use for baking at another time.

Barbie invited everyone over for a casual Thanksgiving dinner, and to allow for elbow room at the table, set-up a buffet on the kitchen counter. Plenty of turkey, side dishes, a desserts corner, and... A sink full of ice and holiday cheer (and it looks like the chef might just be reaching for a glass:@) Free no-sew apron pattern can be found here.

First, I'd like to ask that you humor me... The skillet of beads is an attempt to ~loosely~ resemble green bean casserole. Thank you. The skillet was pink, a little spray paint and I'm lovin' the black cast iron look.

The dessert corner...

Good food, good friends, (football) and family.
Barbie says yes, there's a lot to be thankful for😊

From all of us at PIM, 
we wish you a...

Very Happy Holiday Season:@)
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14 comments:

  1. gluten Free A_Z BlogNovember 6, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    It does sound wonderful and love that it can be made in the slow cooker. I can only imagine the fragrance and flavor with the cinnamon and oranges.

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  2. gluten Free A_Z BlogNovember 6, 2019 at 6:19 AM

    By the way. I'm a Philly girl too..

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  3. kayhilNovember 6, 2019 at 6:47 AM

    I'm going to make this for sure!! Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. thepaintedapron.comNovember 6, 2019 at 4:12 PM

    I am going to make this asap! I have some fresh cranberries that need to be cooked and this is positively perfect! Thanks Lynn!
    Jenna

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 6, 2019 at 8:08 PM

    Yum! Things in magazines are constantly jumping out at me. I clip them, and then sometimes forget them. This sounds delish, Lynn, and using the slow cooker makes it easy.

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  6. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeNovember 7, 2019 at 6:19 AM

    Sounds perfect for turkey day! Love a dish I can toss together, then not worry about when it's cooking. The bay is a surprise ingredient, but I'm pretty sure I'd approve :)

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleNovember 7, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    This is a great way to make cranberry sauce when you don't have any room on the stove and you can make it ahead of time too.

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  8. SavoringTime in the KitchenNovember 7, 2019 at 5:47 PM

    That sounds delicious with the bay leaves and oranges!

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 9, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    So nice to find your blog again, Lynn! This looks like the perfect way to cook up a bag of cranberries I bought recently. Thanks!

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  10. MaryNovember 12, 2019 at 6:04 AM

    Sound delish Lynn! Love that you can make it in the slow cooker!

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  11. pamNovember 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM

    I'm going to try this! I love cranberry sauce. Not the jello and ground up apples and nuts and stuff. Yuck. The addition of the oranges in this sounds so good. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. Dee | GrammysGrid.comOctober 28, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    YUM! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 32 for All Things Thanksgiving.

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  13. Dee | GrammysGrid.comNovember 8, 2020 at 4:33 AM

    Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 33 for Thanksgiving Recipes.

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  14. Joanne November 8, 2020 at 7:50 PM

    I have never tried making my own cranberry sauce but this sounds so tasty and like something I'd enjoy way more than the canned kind that I don't even try eating.

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