Recipes
Twice baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients:
– 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper
– 4 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup milk or cream
– 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash, dry, and pierce sweet potatoes. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 mins until tender.
4. Cool slightly, then slice off the top third and scoop out flesh.
5. Mash sweet potato flesh with butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
6. Refill potato skins with the mixture.
7. Optionally, top with chopped pecans.
8. Bake for 15-20 mins until lightly browned.
9. Serve and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
– 2 large sweet potatoes
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt (adjust to taste)
– 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
– Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for spice
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking sheet inside.
2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries.
3. Toss fries in a bowl with olive oil and seasonings.
4. Place fries on the hot baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
6. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
– 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
– Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Roast Vegetables: Toss squash and sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, roast at 400°F (200°C) until tender.
2. Saute Onion and Garlic: Cook onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent.
3. Simmer: Add roasted vegetables, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer for 15-20 mins.
4. Puree: Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
5. Adjust Consistency: Add more broth if needed.
6. Add Cream (Optional): Stir in heavy cream for creaminess.
7. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley or chives. Enjoy!
This condensed version simplifies the steps while retaining the delicious flavors of the soup.
Sweet Potato Bread
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
2. Combine mashed sweet potatoes, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until just combined.
5. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
6. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
7. Pour batter into the loaf pan.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
– 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup evaporated milk
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Add eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the pie cool on a wire rack before serving.
7. Optionally, serve with whipped cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your delicious homemade sweet potato pie!
