Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these sweet potato wedges are a tasty treat. Lime cilantro dressing gives them a kick. The tartness is a surprisingly good combination to accompany the sweetness. Serves 8 4 medium yams, about the same size 1/3 cup lime...
Sweet Potato Slaw
Make this colorful slaw ahead to let flavors meld and mix. Unlike green salads, a big batch keeps well in the fridge for days. A showpiece on the dinner table or great afternoon snack, Sweet Potato Slaw gets better with time. Serves 8 2 cups shredded cabbage, about ½...
Sweet Potato Poppers
Sweet Potato Poppers are small in size and big on flavor. A combination of herby, savory, and sweet, they delight the taste buds. Poppers make an ideal appetizer—fun to pass around at a gathering of friends. Serves 6 6 very small yams, peeled to same size ¼ cup...
Rainbow Cubes
So simple, so delicious. Rainbow cubes are a great on-the-go treat to keep you going. Kids will love the color. All will love the taste. It's amazing such goodness can come straight from the ground. The purple variety can be found in Chinese/Japanese markets. Serving:...
Sweet Potato Frittata
This frittata is packed with flavor and sure to chase egg boredom away. Serve hot or cold; it keeps well in the refrigerator to enjoy for days. A warning: it’s so good, even with the best intentions, the Sweet Potato Frittata won’t last long. Serves 6 4 tsp...
Turkey Burger Cookies
How do you improve a simple meat patty? Turkey cookies are a caramelized, gooey burger that is more like a cookie than a main course. To retain caramelized goodness, these are better done in a pan than on the grill. Due the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes, these...
INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE
Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼...
Bacon Chicken Pizza
2 pizza crusts, thawedHalf of the Red SauceHalf of the cooked chicken meat1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup sliced black olives1 cup chopped bell pepper, any colorHalf of the crumbled bacon½ cup fresh basil leaves torn into bite-sized piecesIngredients made on “Prep Day”...
Elvis Muffins
Poor Elvis. A few not-so-great years, and how quickly we forget the amazing songs and movies from the first decade of his career! Though the math doesn’t add up (I’m only 29 . . . again), as a girl, I watched reruns of some of his happy-go-lucky movies such as Blue...
Pumpkin Pie Bars
This recipe has quite a few ingredients, but it’s oh-so-easy to throw together! And oh-so-worth the few minutes of prep. This fall-infused bar brings the best of a pumpkin pie, cookie, and crumble into one delectable, handheld treat. It’s great for holiday parties or...