Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes Make The Perfect Colorful Side

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Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More

Epic Sweet Potato Slab Pie Your Friends Will Love

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I wish I knew how to make a slab pie when I was struggling in my first apartment. It was just me, my clothes, shoes and a television. I had a frying pan and a cookie sheet. The truth is, I never baked anything because I didn’t have pie pans or cake pans. A slab pie is basically … Read More

Butternut Squash and Yams + Video

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Butternut squash is known for its high nutritional value including vitamins A & C along with magnesium and potassium. Yams are also rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins. Which is why the love affair began a couple of years ago. I always ignored the large bell shaped veggie at the farmer’s market. The woman who was running that … Read More