especially when it comes to cranberry sauce. I’ve found the best way to boost the flavor of cranberries is with orange zest. It’s bright, but not acidic and brings out the best of the cranberry.

"I grew up watching my grandmother in the kitchen, in awe of all the foods she knew how to make from scratch, namely her pecan pie, cherry pie, and Irish soda bread. She passed away in 2011 and 2 ...