Sweet Potatoes With Herbs And Caramelized Butter Food

MIXED ROASTED POTATOES WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Add them to a large pot, cover them with water and add salt to taste. Bring them to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, drain and cool. The potatoes will only be partially cooked and should be completely dry before you roast them.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with the canola oil and spread them in one layer on a baking sheet. Roast until crispy and cooked through, about 45 minutes.
• While the potatoes are roasting, make the herb butter: Mix the softened butter with the parsley, thyme and rosemary and add salt and pepper to taste.
• When the potatoes are done, put them into a large bowl, toss with the herb butter and serve immediately.

HERB AND SWEET ONION SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Butter a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
• In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and sauté for 8 minutes or until starting to brown. Add vinegar; boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until evaporated. Whisk flour into milk; gradually pour into pot, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss gently to coat in sauce.
• Spread evenly into prepared dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until golden and bubbling and potatoes are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• COOKING TIP: Use yellow-fleshed potatoes for a pretty colour - the most familiar variety is Yukon Gold, but any will do. for white potatoes, use an oblong, baking -style potato such as a russet. Round, wazy or new potatoes don't absorb the sauce properly in scalloped potatoes.
• FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Use white balsamic vinegar in place of the cider vinegar. Use 2 oz of Canadian Brie cheese, cut into small cubes, in place of the Colby.

HERB ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a zip lock bag toss the sweet potatoes in the oil, thyme, garlic and pepper flakes.
• Transfer to a rimmed cookie sheet.
• Garnish with thyme sprigs and bake until tender, approximately 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
• Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Heat olive oil in frying pan at medium heat and add onion. Sauté until rings separate. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered, until onions are soft and caramelized at least 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prick whole potatoes with skins on and bake in roasting pan for 40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle peel skins from potatoes and set aside.
• When onions are soft add thyme, salt and pepper to taste and mix well. At this point you can either place the onions in a food processor and pulse until they are slightly chunky or chop with a sharp knife.
• Heat a medium sized pot and add butter. Add the sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream or milk a little at a time then add the onion mixture. Blend with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and adjust S & P to taste.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; discard skins. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the cream; mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in applesauce and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss apples with sugar in a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Remove potato mixture from oven; top with caramelized apples, and serve.

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• Boil 30 minutes potatoes or until tender.
• Let cool and then peel and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
• Place butter in a large saucepan or skillet and melt.
• Stir in sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Lower heat and add potatoes.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, tossing lightly to coat.
• Sprinkle with coconut before serving.
• Note: I reduced the amount of butter and sugar. Original quantities: 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup brown sugar.