It goes without saying that the holidays can be a difficult time to eat clean. But wait! There’s hope! Many of our Thanksgiving faves can be altered to be not only healthier, but more delicious.
Every year I make a variation on a cranberry relish without refined sugar, and garners flavor from agave (or maple syrup), orange zest, and red chili flakes. It’s delicious with turkey, mashed taters and roasted veggies, delish on a leftover turkey sandwich or pot pie, and brilliant with cheese and crackers. Or, that perennial bae of fruit flavors, duck.
I’m not much for recipes — I use them more as guardrails than route, ie: they prevent me from using 10 cups of something vs 1, cooking at 400 degrees vs 150, etc. I never cook without them, but I seldom measure, and usually liberally add or take away. That said, for the sake of the greater good, I documented (as best I could) my holiday cranberry relish for sharing purposes. It’s a little sassy, very bright, and super easy to make.
How ‘bout this for easy? Simply place all the ingredients in a medium-sized pot.
Happy Thanksgiving, all y’all. We at Territory are grateful to call you part of our food family.