Busy mornings are better when I can grab a muffin from our homemade stash. As the pace of life quickens, however, it can be tricky to squeeze in time for baking. That’s one reason I love to make muffins–they go in and out of the oven faster than loaves. My oldest daughter is always hankering for fresh-baked goods, and I can more easily oblige now, thanks to my … Continue reading Sweet Potato Muffins or Spice Bread
This sweet potato rice pudding is pure creamy comfort on a plate. And it’s perfect for a crowd. Those who are sensitive to gluten and dairy will appreciate that they can enjoy it right along with everyone else. Nothing says comfort food like my mom’s baked Swedish rice pudding. One of the earliest recipes I shared here at Swirls and Spice was Custard-Style Baked Rice Pudding, which is her recipe, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Rice Pudding
This is the season for all things orange, and lately my seasonal ingredients have incorporated that warm and wonderful color. Butternut squash went into a savory soup and pumpkin got tossed into a stick-to-your ribs fried rice. But for the next installment I bring you something sweet from the oven: tender pecan cookies made with sweet potato. Let baking season begin! These healthier treats make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast for cookie lovers like me. Inspired by … Continue reading Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies
If you have sweet potato haters in your midst, make these cookies. Just don’t tell them what’s inside until after they take a bite. The joke’s on them, because they’ll want to keep eating these chocolate-dipped coconut cookies with caramel topping no matter what you say. When it comes to boxed cookies, I thought my days of indulging in Girl Scout cookies were over as … Continue reading Healthier Samoa Coconut Cookies
Colourful sweet potato croquettes, loaded with flavour and healthy nutrients, make a tasty light meal with a side of pasta, rice, or couscous. Or serve them as a filling appetizer for your next event. Any time I have an extra sweet potato lurking about, croquettes have become one of my top picks to make. Savoury sweet potato croquettes are an enticing way to get healthy … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chicken Croquettes with Chimichurri Sauce
The bacon wins. Even non-fans of sweet potatoes will be bowled over by the savoury bacon flavour that permeates this simple dish. It’s an easy main dish, a very hearty side dish, or a weekend breakfast option that is destined to triumph over any skeptics you might have in the house. All you need are four simple ingredients. I happened to have bacon, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens
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