Dried cranberries

Sweet kugel

Grate 1 large sweet potato and toss with 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pour into a greased 12-cup muffin tin, flattening mixture with a spoon. Bake at 400F until golden brown, 20 to 25 min.

Jewelled Rice

Stir cooked basmati rice with dried cranberries, toasted pistachios and a pinch of cardamom.