sweet potatoes

Last Saturday was the annual Komen Race for the Cure at Cal Expo, and Andy won his division! (Race photo by Morinico Photography) To celebrate the win, I made one of his favorite foods (pizza!) these Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Tots (the pizza was a primal-ized BBQ Chicken Pizza, which I will share with...

In celebration of America’s Test Kitchen’s new cookbook, Pressure Cooking Perfection, ATK asked me to try out a recipe or two using their top rated Fagor Duo stainless 8-quart pressure cooker. I have to be honest, I was a little intimated by using a pressure cooker. I watch a...

These loaded sweet potatoes with roasted garlic carry a serving of kale and a double helping of cheese.Much as I love mashed white potatoes, my favorite potato is the sweet variety. I've been cooking and eating sweet potatoes as long as I can...

This recipe will serve 6 hungry cavemen/cavewomen. Ingredients: This recipe is my own concoction 3 to 4 medium-sized white sweet potatoes, peeled cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 cup Paleo Mayonnaise (recipe to follow) 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb 1/2 cup...

Grinder potato salad gets its name from the addition of peppers and sliced salami, like you'd find in a grinder sandwich.Start to finish: 45 minutes, plus chilling Serves 10 If you'd prefer a creamy version, substitute 1/2 cup mayonnais...

I cannot take credit for this one, there is a really good burger place in Lawrence, Kansas called The Burger Stand. They have a condiment station that rivals any I have ever seen. All of the condiments are homemade, and all incredible. They are served in big metal pump containers, and I got samples...

My goal was simple – a company-worthy dip that didn't involve a heart-stopping volume of sour cream.

Side dishes and desserts change from time to time, but there is one that I always prepare. It is a baked "praline sweet potato casserole."

These sweet potato latkes are a savory side. They're fried in oil, but instead of inches of oil, I've used just a smidgen of extra virgin olive oil, retaining tradition while staying in the healthy range. Enjoy these with a nice roast and a s...

We are having 18 people to our house this year.  I know that it sounds like a lot, but the kids outnumber the adults.  Should I be scared about that?  This year I have to be honest, so I have a confession.  I am such a control freak when it comes to my Thanksgiving...