sweet potatoes

Roasted Root Vegetables
FarmPlate Nov 19, 2012 sweet potatoes 0 comments
Recipe adapted from Full Moon Feast by Jessica PrenticeOriginally posted by Chelsea Green Publishing Co.Use any of the following veggies:Celery root (aka celeriac), peeledParsnipsRutabagaTurnips (either white, purple, or golden)Beets (either red, golden, or chiogga), peeledCarrotsPotatoes (any color)Sweet potatoes Seasoning:Olive oilSaltPepper Preheat the oven to 475° F. Peel any vegetables that have thick or blemished skin. Cut the vegetables into a uniform dice (1/2-inch dice, 3/4-inch dice, or 1-inch dice) or just quarter or half the vegetables if they are on the small side. Grease the pan and coat all the vegetables with olive oil. Prepare enough vegetables for a single layer in...
Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Sean Buchanan Nov 19, 2012 sweet potatoes 0 comments
from the FarmPlate Kitchen3     large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced3     tablespoons unsalted butter¾    cup heavy whipping cream2     sprigs fresh thyme, minced1     sprig fresh rosemary or marjoram, minced1     teaspoon ground cumin1     teaspoon kosher salt My father is a huge fan of these and only recently have I begun to appreciate the world of sweet potatoes in a savory style. Place peeled and diced sweet potatoes into a large saucepot of salted water. Place on medium heat and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Strain, and then smash potatoes with a stiff whisk on a hand mixer...
Thanksgiving Dinner: On the Side
Sean Buchanan Nov 22, 2011 sweet potatoes 0 comments
This is the time of year when families and friends get together to give thanks the only way that Americans can: eating ourselves into a food coma. Thanksgiving is the crown jewel of all food holidays. Its devotion to an elongated meal, fiery conversations, and memories make it enjoyable for everyone. With the head of the table reserved for Tom the Turkey, sometimes we overlook what keeps this feast imaginative and exciting:  side dishes. What better way to keep your conversation civilized than to put satisfied smiles on faces, and keep them coming back for seconds? Inspired side dishes might keep Aunt Janice from complaining about rap music or bring your 15-year-old back to the dinner...
For Thanksgiving, FoodCorps Service Member Brings the Sweet Potatoes
Sebastian Naskaris Nov 21, 2011 sweet potatoes 0 comments
The FoodCorps MissionGetting local food into local schools is not impossible. In fact, on November 22nd — for the first time since anyone can remember — my county school system will be serving local sweet potatoes. I am a young farmer and cook who is taking a year to serve with FoodCorps, a great new national nonprofit made up of fifty leaders who are trying to foster some much-needed change in our nation’s school food system.  One of the ways we do this is through getting local produce into our school cafeterias. Our goal is to make a big impact on the health of our nation’s kids, while making a smaller impact on the health of our nation’s environment. Side effects include stronger...