Posts Tagged ‘sweet potatoes’
3 Delicious Thanksgiving Sides!
Thanksgiving is here, and the people have spoken. Please don’t pass the yams this Thanksgiving. This is according to a survey from polls conducted on more than 5,000 American adults in October 2021. So what do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates? According to the results from the survey, these are among the worst Thanksgiving…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce
I’m crazy for anything with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are such a versatile food that’s delicious baked, mashed or my favorite, french fries. These fries are caramelized and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and they’re loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, they beckon to…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
I’m prepping for Thanksgiving. In part because I love food, but primarily because any holiday that doesn’t require trips to the mall, costumes and/or hours spent on Amazon, is all right by me. Therefore, during the upcoming weeks I plan to experiment with recipes in order to fine-tune a menu worthy of being devoted to…
Read MoreSweet Potato & Black Bean Kale Salad
Kale is on every menu these days. Please don’t pass this one off. It’s not a trend and there is a reason it will never go away. We all know it is healthy but it also is incredibly versatile, delicious and holds up to heartier fillings that your average mixed greens. Sweet and savory with…
Read MoreRed Lentil & Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Soup is inevitable today. After several weeks of mild temps, Mother Nature strikes with a vengeance. The only antidote to these blizzards is a simmering pot of soup. This soup is warming, extremely flavorful and full of restorative goodness plus after trying many versions, I think I finally nailed it. Stay warm & nourished. What’s…
Read MoreSheet Pan Fajitas with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Full disclosure, I’ve devoured these fajitas for three meals in the past 48 hours. And it has been glorious. Friends, I’m obsessed with this method. Sheet pan dinners are crazy popular right now and for good reason–they’re one-dish and hands-off, they’re quick, and clean-up is a breeze. So if you’re running in 5,000 directions over…
Read MoreSmoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado
Meet your new favorite dish. Sometimes, all you want is a filling, hearty, yet healthy meal that is easy to make without sacrificing flavor. This is exactly what this recipe is about. The filling in these bad boys is simply lentils cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and smoked paprika. Creamy, earthy, sweet, savory …..…
Read MoreSweet Potato Nachos
Layer upon layer of fiesta flavor! If you’re in the mood for conveniently bite-sized scoops with a delicious savory-sweet flavor, loaded down with flavorful toppings, then you’re in luck. The heavenly nature of crispy baked sweet potato rounds piled high with crunchy red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, sweet corn, sweet mango, chunks of…
Read MoreBlack Bean, Corn, Sweet Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers
Salsa + chips + guacamole complete me. I have an obsession with Southwestern food and flavors. I love the flavor profiles of these foods so much that nearly every dish I create uses cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, and involves a hefty amount of avocado. Definitely no apologies there. With minimal effort, you can be pulling piping hot…
Read MoreLoaded Sweet Potatoes
Easy & satisfying. The filling in these bad boys is simple: chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, parsley and a healthy dose of lemon juice. I dig this veggie filling in everything from salads and burrito bowls to lettuce wraps, but stuffed in a roasted sweet potato, is where it really shines. Scary good (for vegetarians & meat lovers alike). The…
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