‘Sweet Potatoes’ Articles at Sweetnicks

A salad with an unusual combination of sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts … that magically works.

I’ve got to be honest.

I really don’t experiment much with Brussels sprouts. I usually just roast them with light extra virgin olive oil, and maybe a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or a demi glace when they’re done, and top with some crispy bacon.

And that’s about it.

In fact, out of the probably thousands of recipes I’ve posted here in the past ten (!!) years, I think there has only been one for Brussels sprouts (and clearly a photo taken long before I knew anything about taking good food pictures).

But then I saw this recipe recently and the mix of ingredients was so unusual, I had to give it a try.

Clearly I’m attracted to the weird.

That and I happened to have all the ingredients on hand, which is a pretty sure fire indication that a recipe is going to be made sooner rather than later.

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Food friends and family will …

… not blink an eye when you drive 30 minutes to go to a better farmer’s market than the one that’s five minutes away.

… understand the sudden need for polka-dot print plates and mismatched but pretty china.

… not be surprised when they open your refrigerator and notice it’s full.

… think that an afternoon of going from food place to food place all over town sounds just about perfect.

… not think it’s crazy that dinner might include six sides and eight desserts. And that might be a rough count, and an underexaggeration.

… partake in a spirited discussion on the best place to get hot dogs in the state.

But food folks? Some of my most favoritest people on the planet.

When Joanne, a confirmed food folkster, walked in early Saturday afternoon, she didn’t blink an eye while I ~~enlisted her help~~ put her to work. Fellow food bloggers and I had planned an after Thanksgiving, accidentally vegetarian, feast of pure deliciousness. Concentrating solely on appetizers, sides, and dessert. Which we all know are the best parts of the meal. I had, like, five recipes to make. As of 2 pm, I had started exactly zero of them.

So Joanne’s help was sorely needed.

Luckily I had the recipes printed, groceries shopped for, and kitchen counters cleared. I mean, a girl’s got to be at least a LITLLE prepared, n’est pa?

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Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Salad

Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle