This soup is sweet, nutty, and rich. The final addition of cream just before serving provides a smooth, creamy texture. The flavors are reminiscent of sweet potato pie, but there is no added sugar in this soup. All the sweetness is from the sweet potatoes and onions, offset by the cabbage and pecans. I served…
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Sweet potato and broccoli frittata
It’s vegee night! We like to have vegetarian nights a couple nights a week. And this dish is quick and simple. Pre-heat the oven at 200 C or 400 F, and heat an oven-proof pan on the stove with medium heat. 1 medium sweet potato, diced2 heads broccoli, small pieces1 medium onion, finely diced3 cloves…
Lamb cutlets with roasted sweet potato, cauliflower and sautéed sugar snap peas and spinach with basil
Dice up the sweet potato and cauliflower and toss in oil, cumin, black pepper and salt. Roast at 200 C (400 F) for 30 min, stirring once. Meanwhile, pre-heat the BBQ and dry rub lamb with coriander seed, smoked paprika, black pepper and salt. Grill the lamb cutlets for about 4 minutes per side and…
Chestnut seabream with sweet potato lentils, asparagus and corn
I cut the seabream into small sizes and marinated it in juice from half a lemon, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coriander leaf), salt and black pepper for 30 min. Toss the fish in chestnut flour (mixed in a bit of salt and black pepper) and pan fry about 2-3 min per side. For the sweet…
Lamb backstrap with roasted sweet potato and green beans
Cut the sweet potato into bit size pieces, then mix with cumin, black pepper and salt. Roast at 200 C (400 F). Rub lamb with coriander, paprika, oregano, tomato paste, cinnamon, black pepper, salt and dash of sugar. Set aside and pre-heat the grill. Sauté green beans with garlic and onions, add black pepper, then…
Twice baked sweet potatoes
3-4 sweet medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise (the smaller the sweet potato the better the caramelisation) 1 brown onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1 tsp nutmeg, ground black pepper to taste cheese (gruyere), diced Olive oil Belinda adapted this recipe from the Delicious magazine. They are sweet and freaking delicious. Rub…
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