Oh my gosh is your kitchen looking like mine as the days count down to Christmas? Bags of chocolate chips, flour everywhere, rolling pins and candies and sugar, oh my! And here it is December 20th & I am starting to realize that I just might not accomplish everything I’ve been hoping to before the big day. Mostly because I keep adding things, lol! But I want to back away from the baking (that should be a Meme, shouldn’t it?) and share out this perfect little accompaniment to just about any holiday meal, Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce.

Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion & Cranberry Compote
If you’re looking for a fun way to use up a bit of leftover Cranberry Sauce, this easy and fast Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion Cranberry Compote is it. Of course, you can make it anytime but it is perfect for after Thanksgiving when you *might* already have a little Cranberry Sauce on hand. Don’t we all usually have a little, or maybe even a lot?

Cranberry Sauce with Apple & Port: Instant Pot or Stove-Top
It seems I’ve hardly gotten past Halloween and now Thanksgiving is looming upon us! And the days go faster every year. Tell me I’m not alone in this! I did want to get a little jump, though, on a couple of recipes that are going to find a place at my table this season.

Cranberry Bread Pudding
This Cranberry Bread Pudding is a great little bread pudding recipe that I’ve been making for years and years! Oh gosh, at least a dozen or so. I feel sad that I have neglected to post it before, thereby depriving y’all of this recipe! 🙂 Seriously, it’s good, very, very good. I almost want to say yummy, but there are lines I won’t cross! 🙂 In case it’s not coming across with the written word, I do like to tease a bit.

Our Favorite Cranberry Sauce
So you’re interested in making the best Cranberry Sauce, ever, one that your family and friends will devour, try this recipe for our Family’s Favorite Cranberry Sauce. This is so good, you might actually want to make it more than once a year! It’s def one to pin at least, for any winter holiday or feast.