Cranberry Bread

Source: 5Kidsin5Years/Sonlight

Put in a large bowl and whisk together:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda

Juice, and put into a 2 cup measuring cup:

• 2 oranges

Add:

• 2 tsp. zest from the orange peel
• 4 tbsp. melted butter

The juice, zest & butter should measure about 3/4 cup.  Add enough water to make it 1 1/2 cups.

Add:

• 2 beaten eggs

Stir together until just combined:

• wet & dry mixtures

Stir in:

• 2 - 3 cups cranberries (washed, dried, chopped)  
• 1 cup chopped nuts (opt.)

Bake in 2 greased loaf pans @ 350º for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.  

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 10-12 servings

Combine in a large bowl:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tsp. dried chives (or 1 T. fresh)

Put into a greased 2 qt. casserole.

Combine and sprinkle over potatoes:

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4  cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 T. butter, melted

Bake at 350º for 50-60 minutes.

Sprinkle on top and serve: 

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar