It’s already in your fridge.
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My grandmother loved to cook, but making festive holiday foods was her favorite.
One of her most well-known dishes was her cranberry sauce.
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I didnt know that her recipe was unique until I had Thanksgiving at a friend’s house one year.
Thebowl of cranberry saucewas passed to me, and I hungrily grabbed a big spoonful.
My excitement immediately diminished after the first bite.
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Why was this sauce so unlike my grandmother’s?
Why was it so sweet, and where was the crunch?
What I do know is that my grandmother was a wonderful cook.
She loved clipping recipes from magazines and experimenting with food.
It is also mild in flavor and tastes refreshing because of its high water content.
Celery cuts through the sweetness, adding a bit of balance to bring the dish back to savory.
Of course, I tell them its because its her recipe before revealing her secrets.
If you want to add celery to your next batch of cranberry sauce, here are a few tips.
