Wednesday, November 26, 2008

More Thanksgiving Fun & Don't Forget the Wednesday Farmer's Market at the Triangle

One of our readers, Frank, posted this sweet potato recipe and it looks delicious.  I am particularly grateful for this because I love sweet potatoes, but can't stand sweet potatoes with marshmallow goop all over them. 

Thanks Frank!  I can't wait to try it.

Also, don't forget about the Wednesday Farmers Market at the Triangle tonight from 3-7.  Trust me, you'd rather pick up those last minute ingredients at the farmers market than at Central Market...

Gingered Sweet Potatoes
Serve 8

Ingredients

* 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
* 2 green onions, chopped (white only)
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 tbsp. fresh ground ginger
* 1/4 cup light corn syrup
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped raisins
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 325°F.

* Cover sweet potatoes with water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook about 25 minutes or till tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Set aside.

* In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine onions, cream, and ginger. Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in corn syrup, brown sugar, raisins, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and dry mustard. Heat thoroughly, until thickened.

* In a 2-quart casserole, arrange sliced potatoes. Pour sauce over potatoes. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.