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Posted on 8/6/14 at 1:37 pm
Posted by SW2SCLA
We all float down here
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 8/6/14 at 1:37 pm
Recently discovered that I really like sweet potatoes. The thing is I've only had them a fries and in pies and I'd like to expand beyond that. So of course my first stop is to tap the knowledge of the FDB. Really not looking for dessert recipes but I'd love to hear what else you have. TIA
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 1:42 pm to
cut them into squares, top with salt, pepper and rosemary, bake in oven
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47401 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 1:52 pm to
I roast them quite often similar to what CE said. You can stuff them, make soup/bisque with them, cook gratin style. They make a terrific sauce of sorts sliced, baked in heavy cream with parm cheese. Takes a while, but the end result is mighty tasty particularly with fresh Louisiana sweet potatoes.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39512 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 1:58 pm to
Throw em in some crab boil
Posted by hogfly
Fayetteville, AR
Member since May 2014
4651 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 2:30 pm to
Yeah. I roast them as well for a variety of dishes. My wife is a vegetarian and they're one of our staples. I cube them up, roast them with cumin and chili powder, and use them as filling for tacos along with black beans. I roast them with paprika, salt and pepper and mix in with quinoa and a balsamic/honey dressing.

You can also make them into wedges and bake them which is delicious. I use the roasted ones as a pizza topping with a caramelized onion "sauce" and arugula as well. They're a great versatile ingredient.
Posted by hogfly
Fayetteville, AR
Member since May 2014
4651 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 2:32 pm to
Oh. This is an awesome recipe I've used in the past:
LINK /

They're a really common dish in west african cuisine, so google sweet potato african stew, and you'll find a lot of possibilities. Here's a great example from Bittman:
LINK
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
11807 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 2:37 pm to
Sweet Potato Pancakes

Wrap a sweet potato or 4 individually in foil withn a pat of butter and bake for 45 mins to an hour at 350. You should easily be able to stick a knife or fork in the potato.

Mash the baked sweet potato well, with a fork. You can also throw in a mashed banana.
Make pancake mix according to instructions on the box for 4 or 6 (I like whole wheat pancake mix) and add the sweet potato.

Cook pancakes according to instructions on the box.


This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 2:40 pm
Posted by Notro
Alison Brie's Boobs
Member since Sep 2011
7884 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:02 pm to
quote:

cut them into squares, top with salt, pepper and rosemary, bake in oven

I do this except I use siracha, white pepper, chipolte powder, olive oil and a little crushed red pepper. 450° for 20 minutes.
Posted by CoopKnock
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
24 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:09 pm to
Roasting sweet potatoes in cubes or slices is definitely my go-to method for cooking them, but they are also tasty shredded and made into pancake/latke/fritter type things. Soup is a good vehicle for sweet potatoes. Here's one I like:
LINK
Posted by Sofa King Crimson
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2008
4134 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:22 pm to
yep...theyre really good cut into small sections and baked with salt and pepper and a little olive oil.
Posted by AFistfulof$
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2013
973 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:24 pm to
Crash hot sweet potatoes
Really good recipe
Posted by nolaks
Member since Dec 2013
1137 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:35 pm to
i like quartering them, baking in the oven drizzled with olive oil and chili powder and salt in a black iron skillet. When they are done add toppings like you would put on loaded nachos (black beans, ground meat, cheese) throw back in oven till melted. then hit it with some salsa and green onions.
Posted by CBLSU316
Far Right of Left
Member since Jun 2008
11392 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 3:39 pm to
cut them into squares...................mix olive oil and honey and coat them in this mixture.

place them onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and a dash of cinnamon................put in oven @ 400* for about 20-30 minutes depending on size of cubes.
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7808 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 4:49 pm to
peel a baked one and put it in your next bowl of gumbo. thank me later.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17264 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 5:58 pm to
scrub sweet potato well, place on a foil lined sheet (but not wrapped in foil) bake at 450 for 20 minutes and then at 350 for an hour

add butter, salt or cinnamon
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 6:04 pm to
orrrrr, you can wash it, rub some bacon grease around on it, wrap it up with a wet paper towel, micronuke it for about 5-6 minutes, roll it over and do the same thing on the other side, peel it, squish it, put a glob of butter on it, and eat it.
Posted by Bill Parker?
Member since Jan 2013
4474 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 10:08 pm to
Candied.

Take your leftover baked sweet potatoes, sliced 1/4" thick, and reduce them to candy in butter in a cast iron skillet.
Posted by Foodie225
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2014
51 posts
Posted on 8/7/14 at 1:25 am to
Replace half the russets or reds in you favorite potato salad recipe with sweet potatoes.
Posted by NOFLyZ0ne28
West Florida
Member since Apr 2014
876 posts
Posted on 8/7/14 at 6:49 am to
Honey + Sea Salt
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68319 posts
Posted on 8/7/14 at 7:13 am to
sweet potato casserole.

I never make it, but its a staple around here around the holidays. I know it involves brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon., butter. topped with marshmellows (baked in oven)
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