Root Vegetable Mash

Set oven to 400 degrees. Wash and cut turnips in half. Rub with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Peel sweet potatoes and rub with olive oil and cover with aluminum foil. Put both into the oven until easily pierced with a fork (about 45 minutes).

Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples and Cranberries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until squash and fruit are covered. Place in a 13"x 9" baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and roast for another 10-15 minutes or until done.

Whole-Grain Cranberry Pancakes

In a large bowl, combine flour, flax meal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk the egg with oil and milk. Add to dry mixture along with cranberries and stir until just combined.

Sweet Potato and Chard Latkes with Cranberry-apple Chutney and Greek Yogurt

For latkes Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato and cook, stirring until lightly browned, for about 10 minutes. Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5 Creative Cranberry Recipes

Enjoy this tart fruit with these healthy and delicious recipes.

Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

In a small saucepan, combine cranberry juice, cranberries, and onion. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until berries pop. Let cool slightly.

Cranberry Smoothie

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Soak oats in the yogurt for one hour or overnight in the refrigerator. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.