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Kiwi Salad

4 Kiwi
1 lg Tomato
1 Cucumber
2 Avocados
Fresh Basil Sprigs
1/2 c Orange Juice
1 ts Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 ts Dijon Mustard
Wash and trim ends from kiwis. Cut into 1/4" thick slices. Cut tomato into wedges. Slice cucumber. peel and slice avocados. Arrange ingredients equally among salad plates. Garnish with basil sprigs. Whisk together orange juice, vinegar and mustard until thoroughly combined. Drizzle over salad to serve.

Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish

Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
8 oz. fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Cook until the sugar dissolves and the berries soften, for about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat, cover and chill.  Best made in advance to let flavors blend.

Makes 12 1/4 cup servings

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 76, fat 0, cholesterol 0, sodium 0, dietary fiber 0, protein 0

Serving suggestions:
As a side on traditional holiday dinner plates.
Poured over turkey, pork or ham.
Over vanilla ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt.
Added to a turkey and cream cheese sandwich to freshen up leftovers.

Recipes developed by:
Janet Ruttenberg, Chef/Culinary Instructor

Apple Sauce

10 Minute Apple Sauce

6 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
6 Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
2 cup unfiltered apple juice
4 tablespoons cognac or brandy or a flavored liquer (such as raspberry or strawberry or apricot)
4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  
In a  microwave-safe container with a lid combine apples with all other ingredients. Close lid, leaving one corner of lid open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend to desired consistency. Serve hot immediately or chill for later use.