I got this recipe from a dear friend, and she says, "WOW! This is a great smoothie w/ hidden veggies."Sweet Potato Surprise1 cup sweet potato, frozen cubes ( I used fresh, cooked, cubed)1/2 cup carrot juice1 banana (I used a frozen banana)1 cup plain yogurtlemon juicesprinkle of Apple Pie spice (I used cinnamon/nutmeg)Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Gourmet Appetizer: Sweet Potato Bacon Endive Boats
These appetizers look so cool and sound wonderful. The flavors and textures do everything an appetizer should do: wake up your taste buds!These would be great for an Oscars viewing party, a New Year's Eve Party, or anytime you want something extra special. Enjoy!Click title for link at YumSugar. … [Read more...]
40 Super Foods to Stay Healthy
We hear about Super Foods a lot and for good reason. This time of year with viruses going around, we need all the help we can get to stay healthy. I like this list because it's pretty complete. Not all are inexpensive, but many are. Here are the foods. How many do you eat regularly? 1. Alaskan King Crab 2. Dried Plums (Prunes) 3. Bok … [Read more...]
Great Prices on Sweet Potatoes Right Now
Sweet potatoes were 25 cents a pound at our local Walmart yesterday, 12/8/2010. They are plentiful this time of year & prices are good. Sweet potatoes are a Super Food with lots of vitamins and fiber. They are one of the few foods that usually have no pesticides used in growing them. They last pretty long stored in a cool dry place, so it's a … [Read more...]
Mark Bittman’s top 12 Make Ahead dishes
Oh my goodness, this man can cook. The linked list is just a sample of his big list of make ahead foods. Ones that jump out at me are: cranberry truffles, roasted caramelized sweet potatoes, herbed buttermilk biscuits, potato gratin, roasted squash with stuffing, steamed edamame with soysauce, zucchini potato pancakes. Oh, mama.Cranberry … [Read more...]
Make Ahead: Gourmet Sweet Potato Casserole OR Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes
This is the top-rated sweet potato casserole at AllRecipes. It is topped by pecans & looks pretty easy to make. You could print out the recipe & give it to someone in the family to make & bring.This could be made a day or two ahead of time & just reheated in the microwave before your dinner. Cover it & keep it in the fridge until then. If you … [Read more...]
Cherokee Sweet Potato Bread
This is a quick bread (no kneading or rising required) using either freshly cooked or canned sweet potatoes. With nuts and raisins, it's great for breakfast or a snack. Click title for link at CountryKitchen. … [Read more...]