Adding some Creativity to your Sweet Potato
Dishes
And Some Fun Sweet Potato Facts
Working with Sweet Potatoes
Whether it be sweet potatoes , yams or even Squash or pumpkin,
you can make a casserole by adding just a few ingredients to give
a nice flavor accent, and a crunchy crumb topping.
What is the difference between Sweet Potatoes and Yams.
What is normally refereed to a yam in the states is really a darker variety of
of the sweet potato. The origins of these are both from South America.
Different varieties of Sweet Potato.
The lighter yellow is less sweet and a dryer texture.
The darker orange is sweeter and more moist.
A true yam is a different plant with origins in Africa. It can grow to be
4 feet long!
The name Yam comes from the phrase , to sample or eat.
Probably because it was a huge source of food in ancient Africa.
Any way what ever you decide to use
Here is a good basic recipe for the Sweet Potato Casserole.
Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
with step by step pictures
Flavorings to use with the Sweet Potato
This is a basic recipe that you can add your own flavor too.
Like a few dashes of Bourbon, or other whiskey, Vanilla extract,
Maple syrup or flavoring
Also nuts, like pecans, or walnuts are great, either inside or topped.
chunked or crushed pineapple is a great addition.
Marshmellows? ...well if your not sick of them.
Spices
Sweet spices are great but use sparingly.
Pinches are good
nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, cloves
CInnamon you can go a bit stronger on.
orange or lemon zest works great.
You can also add flavor by simmering sweet potatoes or yams in
Orange Soda , or lemon lime soda instead of water.
Some other Sweet Potato Recipes
Vanilla Baked Sweet Potatoes
baked with vanilla syrup and flavored with zest of orange
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
with nutmeg and Cinnamon
Sweet Potatoes with Apricots and Pecans
Stuffed Sweet potatoes or Yam Idea
from
Dee Dee's Kitchen
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Poached Eggs on Toast with Parmesan and Pesto
This recipe includes a recipe for Pesto to be drizzled over the finished eggs. If you do not want to make the pesto, there are several pre-made brands available, and if it is something that you do not use a lot of, it also freezes very well. As always, feel free to play with the ingredients, you may prefer fried or scrambled eggs instead. Recipes are just a guideline to get the ideas flowing. This recipe makes 2 servings at 2 eggs per person.
This is a recipe From Chef Peter Pizzati from The Potluck Cook's Club
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