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Sweet Potato Casserole
in Casseroles, Holidays, Kathy's recipes, Pecans, Potatoes, Side Dish, Sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vegetables on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sweet potato vine in flower
Here is Kathy’s (Matt’s girlfriend) delicious recipe for sweet potatoes that is a great departure from the traditional pineapple and marshmallow sweet potatoes. It is made of fresh sweet potatoes, not canned for a great fresh flavor and is filled with aromatic spices and a bit of pecans. As there is just a little brown sugar in the recipe, it is not too sweet.
This scrumptious dish makes a great addition to your holiday menu but, there is no need to wait for a holiday to enjoy it; it’s great any time! It is easy to make and delicious.
This dish is a keeper and will make anyone a sweet potato lover!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (melt extra for baking dish)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Splash of vanilla extract
Several pinches of nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper (very little to taste)
¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet (she sprays the sheet with some cooking spray) and pierce each one 2 or 3 times with a fork. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
You can either buy chopped pecans or chop whole unsalted pecans on a cutting board.
Turn the oven down to 350 degrees. When sweet potatoes are cool to touch, scoop the potato out of their skins and into a large mixing bow. Discard the skins. Mash the potatoes or use hand mixer until they are smooth. Add the eggs, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pepper and vanilla. Whisk the mixture until smooth (no lumps). If necessary, use hand mixer to get to the appropriate smoothness.
Butter an 8x8 inch casserole dish. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pan and sprinkle the top with the pecans. Bake until puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Thanks, Kathy for another great recipe!
Flavor galore!!!
Happy Thanksgiving
in gratitude, Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving. May you find many reasons to be grateful today.
Thanksgiving: Gratitude
in Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 26, 2011
Gratitude: a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation.May you all enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Wishes from Our House to Yours!
in Celery, Cocktails, Holidays, Horseradish, Lemons, Olives, Thanksgiving, Vodka
Thanksgiving Day is the day to reflect on what we have to be thankful for and count our blessings; giving thanks to God. I am thankful for life itself and the good health of my family members, allowing all of us to be together today, smiling and laughing.
With the pies made, the turkey and goose in the oven and fragrant aromas starting to permeate through the house, it’s time to take a short break before the big feast. A Bloody Mary is not an exotic drink, but one that will fill your need to relax. May all of you enjoy the day and give thanks for all!
Spicy Bloody Mary
Ingredients:
24 ounces tomato juice
4 T. drained prepared horseradish, drained
6 ounces vodka
4-6 dashes hot sauce
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
¼ t. celery salt
½ t. pepper
6 T. lemon juice
Celery spears
Large olives
Pour all of the above ingredients, except celery spears and lemon wedges, in a glass pitcher and blend well.
Pour into glasses over ice.
Garnish with celery spears and olives.
Serve immediately.
Ode to Thanksgiving
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless America
and all of Happy Thanksgiving
in gratitude, Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25, 2011
Photo used with permission from Rosehaven Cottage.
Thanksgiving:
1: the act of giving thanks
2: a prayer expressing gratitude
3: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
"To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven." --Thomas S. Monson
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