Here is a sampling of recent research findings about the benefits of some favorite Thanksgiving dishes. These highlights were gathered from recent research publications and conferences of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
2c dried cranberries
1c red wine
1c orange juice
1/2c red wine vinegar
1c sugar
1tsp garlic
1Tbl fresh ginger
1/4c diced onion
1/2 stick cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
pinch cloves
pinch red flake pepper
to taste salt
Combine all ingredients and bring to simmer until thickened (approx. 45 min-1hr).
EDITOR'S NOTE: The cranberry recipe is courtesy of the American Chemical Society's Belmont Conference Center in Elkridge, Md. An historic manor built in 1738, Belmont is located on 85 acres of rolling hills and fields, surrounded by Patapsco State Park, about 35 miles from Washington, D.C. Open year-round, Belmont is available for meetings, retreats, training seminars, weddings, company picnics and holiday receptions.
The research findings in this release were the subject of previous news releases issued by the American Chemical Society. Synopses of these findings are being reissued because of their relevance to Thanksgiving.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry