Sweet Potato Casserole with Apricots [RECIPE]

Sweet Potato Casserole with Apricots
Your guests will love this variation of sweet potato casserole because of its secret ingredient: apricots! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Although we both love sweet potatoes, whether they are simply baked, cut into wedges and roasted, or turned into our fan-favorite sweet potato spoon bread. But growing up in the South, I sometimes get a hankering for sweet potato casserole. While Heather finds the traditional recipe topped with marshmallows too sweet for her liking, she actually enjoys eating this version because it is subtly sweetened with the secret ingredient: diced dried apricots! Nearly all the ingredients in this dish are orange, so your family probably won’t even notice the apricots are in there until they take a bite and ask, “What’s that I’m tasting? It’s yummy!” It makes for a fun guessing game and a tasty side.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges [RECIPE]

Roasted sweet potato wedges
With the perfect blend of sweet and salty, our roasted sweet potato wedges are easy to make and totally yummy! (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Like so many of you, we are busy people. So we are always looking for ways to get dinner on the table quickly, without relying on takeout or frozen dinners. One way we do this is by making full use of our range. While we may be searing pork chops or fish on the stove top, we like to make the oven work just as hard as the burners so everything finishes up right on time. Our roasted sweet potato wedges are easy to prepare and cook in under 30 minutes to help you feed your family in a hurry. Best of all, they are super delicious!

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Pork Medallions with Roasted Root Vegetables and Grapes [RECIPE]

Pork tenderloin with roasted root vegetables and grapes
Pork tenderloin with roasted root vegetables and grapes is a low calorie, low fat way to enjoy the bounty of the harvest season. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Few things say autumn to me like a huge platter of roasted veggies served alongside one of my favorite cuts of meat, pork tenderloin. I love it because it is a tasty cut that cooks quickly, but it also has great health benefits. If you’re watching your figure, tenderloin has only 93 calories per 3-ounce serving and is very lean. It is also rich in selenium which helps regulate your metabolism and protects the cells that line your blood vessels from damage. The addition of grapes lends moisture and a touch of natural sweetness to the meal. The best thing about this fall feast is that it looks simply gorgeous on your plate. Enjoy! Continue reading “Pork Medallions with Roasted Root Vegetables and Grapes [RECIPE]”

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Sage [RECIPE]

Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Sage (Photo courtesy Ten Speed Press)

Sweet potato fries are a must-have side for certain dishes, and even though we limit the amount of starch we consume, we still enjoy these on our monthly fish and chips night. They’re sublime when dipped in some homemade harissa, aïoli, or pesto. This recipe is also delicious if you’re serving them with a roast because you can season all the other veggies with the same herbs.  Continue reading “Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Sage [RECIPE]”