OK, day two and I have already had my first mishap. Details later. For breakfast I had a bowl of sliced strawberries topped with some chopped macadamias, coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of raw cacao nibs. It elevated the tasteless strawberries quite a bit. I had my usual green tea with breakfast. I also sampled […]
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Loaded Sweet Potato Bisque
Potato soup is something that I always find appealing in concept, but in general I am never that excited about the actual product. Most of it seems bland and a little gluey. I’m sure there are some excellent versions out there that I have yet to try, but right now I am excited about this […]
Vanilla Bean Sweet Potatoes with Buttered Black Walnuts
In my ongoing quest to create real-food Thanksgiving dishes, I have done a number of different variations on a theme with sweet potatoes–honey and orange glazed chunks, my baked version with Cranberry Butter, and any number of varieties of whipped, mashed, and riced dishes. Marshmallows never enter the picture. However, this newest version, using Vermont […]
Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup
The primary thing that makes something “junk food” is the degree of separation from foodstuffs in their whole states. If you love fries, eat fries–just make them yourself, and don’t feel bad about eating them. Most commercially-produced fries are multiple steps away from the whole potato, and usually fried in oils that you might want […]
Mahi with Crispy Sweet Potato Crust
One of my favorite restaurants often features a yuca-crusted Mahi over a bed of very rich and spicy creamed spinach–pretty much one of the best things, ever. I love the flavor and texture of Mahi Mahi, and it is considered a sustainable fish, so I always have some in the freezer. I did not have […]
Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Butter
This is my latest recipe in preparation for a whole-foods Thanksgiving feast, and I am kind of in love with this one. There are no marshmallows in this recipe, and the only added sugar is a tablespoon of honey (more, if you prefer). I think it offers the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I […]
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