The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South, written by Michael W. Twitty, is an incredibly detailed personal memoir with a focus on Southern cuisine, food culture, and genealogy. Many of the chapters end with a collection of one to three recipes for dishes such as West African Brisket,…
Goguma Latte (Korean Sweet Potato Latte)
After a brief period of warmth, it seems winter has returned with a few extra chilly days. This Goguma Latte (고구마 라떼) is a perfect break from the cold. Sweet potatoes are steamed, then blended with milk and a little sugar. Top with frothed milk, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts for some extra warming flavor. If…
Sweet Potato Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Croquettes
A couple of months ago, I posted a recipe for Bitterballen following our trip to the Netherlands. I used that recipe as the base for these creamy Sweet Potato Croquettes featuring Sincerely, Brigitte™ Maple Pecan Goat Cheese. While in Amsterdam, we visited the Foodhallen- an upscale indoor food court. One of the stands was called De BallenBar and they…
Ducana (Antiguan Sweet Potato Dumpling)
Ducana is a type of boiled sweet potato dumpling from the Caribbean island of Antigua. Variations are also popular in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and surrounding islands. Grated sweet potatoes are mixed together with grated coconut, sugar, raisins, spices, and flour. The mixture is folded in banana leaves or foil and boiled…
Kaukau na Painap (Papua New Guinean Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers)
It took a bit of searching to find recipes from Papua New Guinea, but these Kaukau na Painap (Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers) are perfect for the summer grilling season- especially with only three ingredients! Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern half of an island (New Guinea- the second largest in the world) in…
Secret Recipe Club: Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Roasted Pepper and Manchego Salad
After taking a break for the holidays, Group D of the Secret Recipe Club is back! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. I look…
Hartwood Cookbook Review and Roasted Camotes with Chamomile, Honey, and Pepitas
Hartwood: Bright, Wild Flavors from the Edge of the Yucatán, written by the owners of the restaurant with the same name- Eric Werner and Mya Henry, features a unique collection of recipes inspired by the surrounding Yucatán. This is an absolutely gorgeous book, from the textured canvas cover to the detailed photographs of local scenery…
Sweet Potato Waffles
As my son increases his pickiness, I try to find more ways to vary his diet. He loves waffles and these Sweet Potato Waffles are made with mashed sweet potato, yogurt, eggs, white whole wheat flour, and cinnamon. Perfect for autumn and perfect for my picky eater. Claire loved them too. I served the waffles…
Sweet Potato Bisque
My grandparents came to visit and meet Claire for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to make a light lunch that wouldn’t keep me in the kitchen so I could spend time with them as well and came across this recipe for Sweet Potato Bisque. It was a huge hit. Sweet…
#SundaySupper Fall Flavors: Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits
Today is my first post for the Sunday Supper Movement! My friend, Lauren of Sew You Think You Can Cook, has been a part of it for a few months and talked me into joining. Today’s theme is fall flavors. These Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits would be a great breakfast or brunch addition to the upcoming holiday tables….
