What's Thanksgiving without cranberries? It's hard to imagine the holiday without these little guys on your plate somewhere between Mom's mashed potatoes and Aunt Betty's homemade rolls.

For the traditionalists, we've included 6 recipes for our favorite sauces and relishes. And for those looking for a new twist on an old custom, we've got seven variations on the cranberry theme that may just inspire you to start a new tradition of your own.

James Carrier
Cranberry-Pear Crisp

Cranberry Port Sauce

Baked Cranberry-Orange Sauce

Anise Pear-Cranberry Sauce

Fresh Cranberry-Ginger Relish

Julie's Brandied Cranberry Sauce

Viva Cranberry

James Carrier
Cranberry Crown Cheesecake

Mulled Cranberry Wine Punch

Brie with Cranberry-Pecan Filling

Baked Cranberry-Ginger Chutney

Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Holiday Pears

Cranberry Ice Aperitif

Cranberry-Pear Crisp

Cranberry Crown Cheesecake

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