Best Cranberry Recipes

Winterize the Classic Gin and Tonic with a Touch of Fall Flavor.

Tart cranberries, crisp Italian prosecco, and just enough organic cane sugar to make it dazzle into a perfect holiday cocktail.

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Mostarda in various forms appears all over Italy. It is an "agrodolce" relish (bittersweet, or sweet and sour), most commonly made from fruit, fresh, dried, or candied — quince, pears, apples, even grape must, and mixed with wine and mustard. La Cucina Italiana published a short informative article on the history of mostarda, which apparently was a favorite of Catherine de Medici, who included a jar in her dowry trunk when she travelled to France to marry the son of the king in 1533. I've made different variations of mostarda on several occasions. Mostarda is customarily served in the fall, often paired with boiled meats. Once I made a batch, I found plenty of ways to use it — you could serve it with grilled or roasted chicken or pork, include it in an antipasti platter, serve it with some great cheeses, or grill some radicchio and brush some on just before serving. Here, I've created a version using native Maine cranberries from Ricker Hill Orchards, perfect for your Thanksgiving table. See all cranberry recipes.

The recipe has been voted into our Hall of Fame. It is simply delicious, very textural, and as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. And thank God, it doesn't require a mold. It can easily be doubled and likely should be if you are serving more than 12 people. See all cranberry recipes.