Tag Archives: sweet potato

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Christina

Here’s one vegetarian burger the whole family will love! You’ll even forget that they’re healthy for you. Packed with 7 grams of protein and only 210 calories each, these satisfying burgers are sure to be a hit. Hearty patties packed with black … Continue reading →

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Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Christina

I am always on the lookout for new sweet potato recipes. Andrew and I usually have sweet potatoes at least once a week. Whether they are mashed, baked, roasted or thrown into chili, they are definitely one of my favorites! These guilt free baked potato chips are one … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Christina

We finally got our first snowfall of the year yesterday. Apparently we had been in a “snow drought” so far this winter according to the local evening news. Peoria went 317 days without an inch of snow, almost beating the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Christina

It’s always a tradition to serve pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, but too many times the crust is soggy and the filling curdles and becomes watery and grainy when baked. Perhaps you think you have made a flawless pumpkin pie, only to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Christina

Sweet Potato Hash Browns have become a favorite weekend breakfast item in my house. Serve alongside a big stack of buttermilk pancakes or eggs for a hearty breakfast that will kick-start your day! Grated sweet potatoes are sautéed with onion, … Continue reading →

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Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Christina

Potatoes, carrots, parsnips and brussels sprouts are tossed together with dried herbs and roasted to perfection. I can’t believe it has taken me so long to share this recipe, it is seriously fabulous! I made this delicious side dish for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Pie

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Christina

Sweet potato pie is a southern tradition that is served at many holiday feasts here in the United States. It is a wonderful alternative to pumpkin pie. This Thanksgiving I made several desserts to choose from at our feast: this … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Christina

You are looking at one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes! As you know, I LOVE sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving is not quite Thanksgiving without sweet potatoes. 🙂 Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good sweet potato casserole, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Rolls with Maple Pecan Butter

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Christina

Golden orange Sweet Potato Rolls slathered with Maple Pecan Butter are the perfect choice for your holiday table. This time of year always puts me in the mood to bake yeast breads. I love how warm and fragrant the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Christina

These Sweet Potato Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are incredibly moist, thick, and delicious! With Thanksgiving about three weeks away, I have been planning the menu for a few weeks now. I was thinking of making the Pumpkin Bars with Cream … Continue reading →

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