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Cruising during Thanksgiving? You certainly don’t have to miss out on the feast! If you happen to be with a few more people, you can whip up a meal that all will be grateful for.

Try out our simple and refreshing Cranberry Spritz if you’re on the water this year. It’s a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

1 cup cranberry juice
3 cups sparkling wine
12 cranberries, frozen

Directions:

Add ice to four large wine glasses, and divide the cranberry juice between them. Top each with the wine. Skewer cranberries for garnish or just drop four in each glass.

By Lori Ross, Southern Boating November 2018

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Cranberry Vanilla Cake

Cruising during Thanksgiving? You certainly don’t have to miss out on the feast! If you happen to be with a few more people, you can whip up a meal that all will be grateful for. Be sure to end that meal with this Cranberry Vanilla Cake.

Give this Cranberry Vanilla Cake a whirl in the oven. With just eight ingredients, you’ll have dessert ready in no time.

Ingredients:

8 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
1½ cups self-rising flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1½ cup whole cranberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8×8-inch cake pan with foil or nonstick baking paper. Place butter, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, eggs, and milk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Add cranberries. Pour mixture into pan, smooth the top and bake for 55-60 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool and slice to serve.

By Lori Ross, Southern Boating November 2018

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Green Beans Amandine

This simple but elegant dish is one the is a consistent crowd pleaser. Might have to do with the fact it’s drenched in butter and topped with crunchy toasted almonds. You can almost be certain to please the first mate with this tasty side dish.

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. oil
1 cup sliced almonds
16 oz. green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. each salt and pepper

Directions:

Melt butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds and stir for two minutes until golden. Add beans and toss to combine. Cover and heat for an additional 3-4 minutes until beans are cooked. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss.

By Lori Ross, Southern Boating November 2018

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Relish and Liptaur Cheese Tray

Cruising during Thanksgiving? You certainly don’t have to miss out on the feast! If you happen to be with a few more people than usual, you can whip up a meal that all will be grateful for. Like this liptaur cheese tray.

Try out our simple crowd-pleasing Relish and Liptaur Cheese Tray if you’re on the water this year. The flavors are reminiscent of antipasti.

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese
4 Tbsp. butter
½ cup onion, minced
1 Tbsp. capers, drained
1½ Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. anchovy paste
2 tsp. caraway seeds
Crackers, pickles, celery and carrot sticks

Directions:

Place first eight ingredients in a bowl and blend well. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

By Lori Ross, Southern Boating November 2018

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