Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Orange Essence Food

ORANGE SCENTED MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with water, salt the water and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook until tender, then drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Heat a little oil over medium heat, in a medium saute pan and add the bacon and cook until it begins to crisp. Stir in the orange zest and juice and the potatoes. Mash to desired consistency with some chicken stock to thin the potatoes, if desired. Stir in the coriander, cumin, cinnamon and hot sauce. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

PAPRIKA AND ORANGE SCENTED MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and coarsely chop the sweet potatoes. Cover with water and bring to a boil in a large pot. Salt the water and cook the sweet potatoes until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return the sweet potatoes to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes with the stock and butter. Add in the orange juice and 2 tablespoons of the orange zest. Then add in the thyme, paprika, cinnamon and some pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and remove from the heat and serve immediately. To keep warm, create a water bath by placing the pot of mashed potatoes in 1 inch gently simmering water in larger pot or deep skillet.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH ORANGE ESSENCE

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes in a large covered pan fitted with a steamer basket until they are tender, about 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl mash the potatoes with the buttermilk and orange juice.
• Stir in the zest, salt, and nutmeg. Serve the potatoes topped with the butter, if desired.