Meatballs In Cranberry-Orange Sauce
(as seen on the Holiday TV ads)
Total preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes 8 servings
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- 1 package (18 ounce) fully-cooked frozen meatballs
- 1 can (16 ounce) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup prepared mild picante sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
- dash ground allspice
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In a large non-stick skillet, combine all ingredients except meatballs. Bring to a
boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring and slightly
pressing to crush whole berries. Add meatballs to skillet; continue to cook until
meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. |
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Make-Ahead Beef & Artichoke
Appetizers
total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes 24 appetizers (serving size: 1 skewer)
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- 1 pound sliced 1/8-inch thick Deli roast beef
- 1/4 cup prepared fat-free Italian dressing
- 14 ounces quartered, drained Artichoke hearts
- 1 basket, cut in half cherry tomatoes
- 6 ounce can, small, pitted, drained ripe olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup prepared fat-free Italian dressing
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- Place deli roast beef in utility dish; add 1/4 cup dressing, turning to coat.
- In large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, if desired, and remaining
dressing; toss to coat.
- Remove beef from dressing (one slice at a time); roll up tightly from wide end.
Cut into 3/4-inch wide pinwheels.
- To assemble, alternately thread two beef pinwheels, two artichoke pieces, two tomato
halves and two olives, if desired, on each of twenty-four 6-inch bamboo skewers.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
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