Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:2 pounds sweet potatoes1/2 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons light brown sugar3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons cane or maple syrupPinch salt and pepper1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, optionalDirections:1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.2.  Place the...

Pork with Squash and Apples

Ingredients:1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage2 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2 cooking...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds2 teaspoons butter, meltedPreheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or...

Cajun Fried Okra

Ingredients6 cups oil, for frying1/2 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice1/2 cup buttermilkDirections1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. (You may not need to...

Okra and Tomatoes

Ingredients2 cups fresh okra, cut into 1-inch pieces4 slices bacon, diced into small pieces1 small onion, peeled and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced4 ripe tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon chicken base1 tablespoon sugar, fresh ground black pepperDirections1.  Cook bacon...

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Ingredients1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar1 tbp Italian seasoning1 tbp Dijon mustard, 1 tbp minced garlic3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 tsp ground black pepper3 cups cauliflower florets2 cups cherry tomatoes1 cup bottled cherry peppers, halved3...