Savory Pumpkin Dip With Cranberry Reduction Recipes

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE WITH BLACKBERRY REDUCTION

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook them through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook the chicken sausage, turning frequently, until they are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until softened. Add the berries and cook until they are thawed and have released all their juices. Strain out the seeds and shallots and return the juice to the skillet. Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce the liquid until it has thickened to the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Drain the artichokes and pat them dry. In a clean skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat. Add the artichokes and cook until they are browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Wipe out the skillet, put it on medium heat, and add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Toss in the zucchini strips and season them with salt and pepper. Toss gently and cook them until they are just warmed through and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
• To assemble the dish: Put a puddle of the blackberry sauce on one side of the plate. Place a chicken breast on top of it. Slice the sausages and put the slices from half a sausage on top of the chicken breast. Make a nice pile of the zucchini and top that with the crispy artichoke hearts. Drizzle a bit more sauce over the chicken and sausages if you like. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

SAVORY PUMPKIN DIP

Steps:

• Beat together the pumpkin, cream cheese, Mexican seasoning blend,garlic powder, and pumpkin pie spice -- test seasoning and adjust to your liking. (NOTE:if your Mexican seasoning is not salty/peppery enough you may wish to add a bit of salt & pepper to taste as well, cayenne pepper if you want it zesty).
• Gently stir in diced bell peppers, the ham, and the olives to combine.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Before serving, cut off the top of your round loaf of bread and scoop out the middle, forming a bread bowl and lid (see description above for more complete suggestions) and fill the cavity with the dip.
• Serve dip with assorted fresh veggies, crackers, chunks of torn bread, etc.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY DIP

Steps:

• Spoon cream cheese into a bowl. Add cranberry sauce; blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Dish into a dip bowl or platter and garnish with mint for color.

SAVORY PUMPKIN DIP WITH CRANBERRY REDUCTION

Steps:

• For the reduction: Combine the cranberry juice, sage, bay leaves, honey and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a thin syrup (about 1 tablespoon), 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then discard the sage and bay leaves.
• For the dip: Combine the beans, pumpkin, orange zest and juice, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process to make a chunky paste.
• Drizzle in the olive oil and 3 tablespoons water. Process until thick and very smooth, adding a little more water if needed. Season with salt.
• Spread the dip in a wide, flat serving bowl. Sprinkle lightly with pumpkin pie spice and drizzle with the cranberry reduction. Sprinkle with the pepitas and parsley and serve with Crunchmaster Crackers on the side for dipping.

SOY GINGER REDUCTION

Steps:

• Set ingredients in a small saucepan, heat and reduce until syrupy; drizzle through a strainer, over tuna.

GUAVA REDUCTION

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Reduce by 1/3. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Serve with your favorite salmon, poultry, or lamb recipe.