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KL
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 Posted - 11/03/2005 : 08:40:20 AM
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My DD made the most wonderful Sweet Potato casserole-sans the marshmellows- ever. It had a crumbled brown sugar and pecan topping and I believe there were also chopped pecans in the casserole body itself.
Of course, she has lost it and doesn't remember where she got it.
Do any of you have a really great, unusual one for me to try?
I don't usually serve them as DH is not fond of them, but, this year my new SIL is here from the South, and I'm sure Thanksgiving would not be complete for him without one. Thank you for the help. KL |
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Renocat
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 08:51:43 AM
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I have a sweet potato cranberry recipe that is really good. I am making it for thanksgiving again this year.
The recipe is home and I am at work but if you want it I will post it tonight.
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fmarrs
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KL
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 09:05:02 AM
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Kim- I would love the recipe.
Fran, thanks for the link- it's a good one. KL |
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Renocat
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 2:54:53 PM
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Cranberry Sweet Potato BakePreheat oven to 350
2 (15 ounce) cans Sweet Potatos, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 TBS butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tp nutmeg
1 large egg
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, divided
Cooking spray
Combine sweat potatos and pineapple in large bowl. Mash, stir in salt, nutmeg and egg
Swirl in 1 cup of cranberry sauce
Put in 1 quart casserole(sprayed with cooking spray) and top with remaining cranberry sauce.
Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes
Can be made in indivudual ramekins, if desired
This is really good, not too sweet and it looks really pretty.
Enjoy!
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gabsmom
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 5:44:53 PM
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Here's a recipe I have used for many Thanksgivings. My family doesn't like marshmallow topping, so this is a perfect recipe for us. I usually use only yams (no sweet potatoes). But you can also use half yams and half sweet potatoes if you prefer (1.5 lbs of each).
Yam Galette
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 pounds small slender yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Lemon wedges
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, ginger, lemon peel and salt; stir until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Keep warm.
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 9- to 10-inch-diameter, 13/4-inch-deep ovenproof skillet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Toss sweet potatoes and yams with flour in large bowl. Add brown sugar mixture; stir to coat potatoes and yams. Arrange sweet potatoes and yams alternately in overlapping circles in prepared skillet. Spoon any remaining brown sugar mixture over potatoes. Press on potatoes to compact. Cover with foil.
Bake potatoes until just tender, about 1 hour. Uncover and press potatoes with metal spatula to compact. Continue baking until potatoes are very tender, pressing on potatoes occasionally, about 30 minutes longer. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven about 30 minutes.) Let stand 10 minutes. Using oven mitts, invert skillet onto platter. Remove skillet. Peel off foil. Replace any pieces of sweet potatoes and yams that may have become dislodged. Cut galette into wedges; serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 6 to 8.
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Knit kitty
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 7:00:57 PM
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My MIL's recipe is a pecan-topped one. I modified it slightly to cut down on the sweetness and fat content.
Jean's Sweet Potato Praline Casserole
Topping:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine in a medium bowl and set aside.
Potatoes:
3 to 4 cups cooked, peeled, mashed (or riced) sweet potatoes
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (I use brown)
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup half-and-half (I use whole milk)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Place potatoes in a large bowl. Gently fold in remaining ingredients. Spoon into greased 2 to 3 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle topping over potato layer. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly toasted. WARNING: This stays HOT for a long time--be careful with that first taste!
OK, now I need to buy some sweet potatoes.....
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styledbykristin
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 11:37:54 PM
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I love sweet potatoes, and all of the recipes shared here sound delicious.
Dear Gabsmom, Your recipe sounds incredibly delicious! I am going out to the store in the morning to make that dish tomorrow night. I can't wait until Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.
FWIW, I usually quarter my sweet potatoes and roast them in the oven until they are nice and browned, tossed with a little extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Kristin
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mokey
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Posted - 11/04/2005 : 01:13:40 AM
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We can't stand sweetb potatoes without some heat. The rare time I make them, I boil them, mash, then add curry or cayenne.
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KL
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Posted - 11/04/2005 : 06:58:01 AM
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Thanks all for the recipes. Just what I was looking for. I'm putting every one in the Thanksgiving file.
Now, does anyone have a recipe for my lost scalloped oysters? I tried on Vi's source,[a great one BTW], but nothing came up. TAB, KL |
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KL
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Posted - 11/04/2005 : 07:01:47 AM
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| Sorry Fran, It was YOUR source; not Vi's. A big oops there. KL |
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Chayah
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Posted - 11/06/2005 : 2:43:14 PM
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| Dear KL, I did a Google search for Recipe for Scalloped Oysters . There are many to choose from, Good luck, Chayah in NY |
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KysKnitnMom
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Posted - 11/09/2005 : 4:41:52 PM
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Oh my gosh... I'm starving now! I have written all the recipes down and am completely prepared for Thanksgiving. Thanks everyone.
Megann, in sunny San Diego.
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KL
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Posted - 11/09/2005 : 7:21:49 PM
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| Thanks Chayah- I did that also. Y ou have to realize that some of us "oldsters" are kind of still in the "DUH" mode when it comes to w]what is available on-line when you take the time to look!KL |
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Chayah
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Posted - 11/10/2005 : 07:09:39 AM
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| KL, I am that way myself, but I have gotten so "addicted" to Googling, I looked up scalloped oysters even though I never tried it for recipes before.As I do not eat shellfish I didn't have a recipe I could share. My son works in a restaurant and shucks oysters daily, but in his restaurant they are served raw. Well, I am rambling, happy cooking, Chayah |
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Mean Mama
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Posted - 11/10/2005 : 08:36:57 AM
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Originally posted by styledbykristin
FWIW, I usually quarter my sweet potatoes and roast them in the oven until they are nice and browned, tossed with a little extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
That is how I make them for a group too, although for "just us" I simply bake them like white potatoes. While a microwave does the trick, if you have the time to use the oven the inner skin gets all caramalized and good. (In fact, they can drip sugar that burns on the oven floor, so I put them on a piece of foil.) If you have only tried very sweetened recipes for "sweet potatoes" do give this a try sometime! (they are also good done this way on the grill)
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