Behold the lowly sweet potato. Homely, ungainly, oddly middle-aged looking....the Mrs. Patmore of the vegetable family. But the sweet potato, my friends, is possibly the most versatile and clever of the root vegetables, and indeed the entire vegetable family.
Baked sweet potatoes - with sea salt and a dash of cayenne or curry powder, or butter and a tip of cinnamon...an easy, healthy side dish.
Mashed sweet potatoes...another easy, healthy side dish with your choice of seasonings or...
Mashed sweet potatoes are also a key ingredient in the Andrews Family kitchen as a way to thicken the Spicy Chick Peas, or the Andrews Family Vegetarian Chili.
Sweet Potatoes have even made an appearance at the breakfast table on Easter Sunday. Sweet Potato Waffles with ginger are a spicy wonderful variation on thick belgian waffles.
Sweet Potato Apricot Hand Pies - sweet potato is not just for breakfast anymore! These are a yummy, not-too-sweet treat that can be made ahead of time, frozen, warmed in the toaster oven and enjoyed at any time of day.
The moral of the story? Do not underestimate the creative powers and versatility of the dumpiest of the bunch. Creativity knows no bounds, and, as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by it's cover.
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