Tag: sweet potato

pumpkin and sweet potato tagine

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Enjoy warm Moroccan spices with sweet pumpkin (or squash) and sweet potato in this delectable tagine from the cookbook THE FOOD OF MOROCCO by Tess Mallos. Peel and cube 600g (1lb 5 oz) of butternut or any other firm pumpkin and 500g (1lb 2oz) of orange sweet potato. Melt 60g (2¼ oz) of butter in…… Continue reading pumpkin and sweet potato tagine

roasted sweet potato spiral

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Thanks again to recipetineats for this attractive and utterly delicious sweet potato side dish. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and spread olive oil on the bottom and sides of a round 26cm (11½”) oven proof dish. Wash and slice 1¼ kg (2½lbs) of evenly sized sweet potatoes very thinly, using a mandoline if you have…… Continue reading roasted sweet potato spiral

beet greens, sweet potato, lentils and coconut

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Here’s a fabulous way to eat those beet greens and stems that often go to waste. Truly delicious! In a large, heavy pot heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced brown onion and sauté until translucent and soft. Add 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes and ¾ of a teaspoon…… Continue reading beet greens, sweet potato, lentils and coconut

slow cooked beef ribs + sweet potato mash

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This (slightly adapted) recipe for deliciously tangy slow cooked beef ribs is by Alison Roman from NYT Cooking. I followed her advice to season the ribs with salt and pepper two days before and cook them a day in advance, not only improving the favour but enabling the removal of some fat. Season 2¼ kg…… Continue reading slow cooked beef ribs + sweet potato mash

sweet potato and red lentil patties

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Ugly delicious! Eat these patties as they are or enjoy them on a burger bun with all the trimmings. Tomato sauce (ketchup) is a must and (for those who like it spicy) Sriracha sauce as well. Peel 1 large or 2-3 small sweet potatoes, chop them into large pieces and steam them until soft. Take…… Continue reading sweet potato and red lentil patties

roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries

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Two tasty side dishes to liven up any meal. This cauliflower dish is from a recipe by Angela Boggiano for Sainsbury’s Magazine – instead of steaks I made wedges. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut half a cauliflower into wedges, including the leaves (which are just as delicious as the cauliflower), and arrange them…… Continue reading roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries

roasted vegetables with tahini yoghurt sauce

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A simple and delicious Middle Eastern twist on roast vegetables. Preheat your oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Wash and cut some cauliflower into florets, some leeks into chunky rounds and some sweet potatoes and carrots into diagonal slices. Put all the vegetables into a bowl along with some whole unpeeled garlic cloves. Season to taste with…… Continue reading roasted vegetables with tahini yoghurt sauce

cheeseburger

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A truly delicious cheeseburger made by Thomas. Thomas made the sweet potato burger buns following this recipe by Chef John of Food Wishes. For the burger itself he coarsely ground his own beef and simply seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Each burger was served with 2 thin patties which were cooked on a hotplate using this smashed burger technique…… Continue reading cheeseburger