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Christmas Favorites

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Since I'm in the holiday spirit, I thought that I'd join Etsy Blogger's for another Blog Carnival this month. Here's 2 of my favorite recipes for the holidays. Orange Cranberry Relish 1 bag of fresh cranberries 2-3 fresh oranges 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1-2 green onions (tops only) First chop up the cranberries coarsely or run through a food processor; add to oranges that have been peeled and cut up in small pieces; mix in the sugar, and (believe it or not) add and mix in the chopped green onions; chill and serve. Sweet Potato Casserole 5-6 sweet potatoes pancake syrup butter 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 3/4 cups mini marshmallows Peel and cut up sweet potatoes; boil until soft; mash until smooth; at this point I add in butter, by taste, the cinnamon and nutmeg, and the pancake syrup ( just guess at this, you want to have a nice consistancy, I usually add 1-2 heavy squirts); cover the top with the marshmallows and bake at 350 degrees F. for about 2