Maybe it’s because the summer was so wretched, but I’m really in a fall and holiday kind of mood. I even have a small solar turkey and solar pilgrim on the back porch table, happily swaying away. However, the fact that I have a small tinsel Christmas tree up already, defies logic. So my cooking…
Tag: sweet potato
Simply Sweet Potatoes
Sometimes, delicious happens by accident. As a result of a little oil and some seasoning, leftover baked sweet potatoes become caramelized goodness. In addition, it takes no effort to create a “real food” side dish. And while they’re great for an everyday meal, Simply Sweet Potatoes, are a part of a fabulous holiday menu, too. PrintSimply Sweet Potatoes…
Roasted Mixed-Up Veggies
Once in a while, I like to add plantains into our vegetable rotation. I used green plantains for this recipe, but riper ones would give you a sweeter flavor, and less “starchiness.” PrintRoasted Mixed-Up Veggies IngredientsButternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2″ chunks 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ chunks 2…
(Breakfast) Sweet Apple Baked Oatmeal
It’s that time of year, when we love oatmeal for breakfast. I’m trying a couple of new versions for fall. For this one I used sweet potato and apple, but pumpkin, would work well too. In fact, if you have leftover sweet potato casserole, use it in baked oatmeal. It’s very delicious, and makes a…
Stuffed Sweet Potato (Cooking for One)
I was looking for a good, lower calorie lunch, and this recipe happened. I love tuna salad, and I find lots of ways to make it, and use it. For this recipe, you could easily make the tuna with mayonnaise, or melt cheese on top, if you’re looking for something a little richer. To keep…