Healthy Old Broad

Healthy Baked Goods Recipes Made Without Gluten and Sugar

Cranberry Compote

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I don’t know about you but I really dislike the canned cranberries. This cranberry with orange compote is very easy to make. And it makes a great topping for waffles or pancakes in lieu of syrup, or it can be mixed into you oatmeal.

Cranberry Compote

Ingredients

  • 1 – 12oz bag of fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup + 1/4 cup XYLA (separated)
  • Zest & juice of one orange
  • 1 cup water

Takes

Instructions

  1. In medium sauce pan combine the cranberries, 1/4 cup XYLA, the zest and juice of the orange and water.
  2. Cook on the stove top on medium for about 15 minutes (you will hear the cranberries popping)
  3. Remove from heat, add the other 1/4 cup of XYLA and set aside to cool.
  4. This can be made a day or two ahead of time.

Skillet Eggs

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So while the rest you are enjoying BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc…I will be feasting on my skillet eggs. Boy do I wish I could be joining you all with the BBQ but the ongoing dental work requires me to eat very soft food so at least it should be good and tasteful.

Skillet Eggs

Ingredients

  • 10 egg
  • 1 bunch of swiss chard- chopped finely
  • 1/2 large onion – diced
  • 1 leek – diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of roasted poblano pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon – diced
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Takes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Heat olive oil in 12″ cast iron (or any oven ready) skillet. When oil is sizzling hot saute the onion and leek, add salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the swiss chard to pan and wilt down. While wilting add the poblano pepper, fresh basil, bacon and of course some more salt and pepper.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and add the water and a bit more salt and pepper. Add the whisked eggs & cheese to the veggies in the skillet, and stir to combine all the ingredients. Let mixture cook on medium on the stove top for 5 to 7 minutes then place the pan in the oven to continue cooking for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Let cool on wire rack for about 5 minutes to set and enjoy.