| If you think sweet potatoes are only for | | | | fresh mint leaves or flat parsley leaves |
| Thanksgiving, you're missing out on one of nature's | | | | (optional)Cook the sweet potato cubes until they are |
| most versatile foods! Try these easy, delicious | | | | just tender: either steam them in a steamer for 8-10 |
| recipes and you'll change your mind. Sweet potatoes | | | | minutes, or cook them in a pot of boiling water for |
| are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are such a | | | | about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop the |
| pretty color that they dress up any table or party | | | | cooking; drain.Combine the sweet potato cubes with |
| buffet. Sweet potato salads make a refreshing, | | | | the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature |
| healthful change from ordinary potato salads. The | | | | or chilled.4-6 servingsSweet Potato Bisque1 onion, |
| Sweet Potato Bisque is so good that it's bound to | | | | chopped2 stalks celery, chopped3 pounds sweet |
| become a family favorite.Sweet Potato-Cranberry | | | | potatoes, peeled and diced8 cups bouillon1 tablespoon |
| Salad2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks1 | | | | mild curry powder2 teaspoons thyme1 teaspoon |
| small red onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup | | | | freshly ground black or white pepperpinch cayenne, |
| dried cranberries1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard2 | | | | to taste1/4 cup brandy (optional)2 cups light coconut |
| tablespoons mango chutney1/2 cup plain or vanilla | | | | milk or soy milkCombine the onion, celery, sweet |
| yogurt1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or to tasteSteam | | | | potatoes, bouillon, curry powder and peppers in a |
| the sweet potatoes until they are just tender, about | | | | large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, |
| 15-20 minutes. As soon as they are done, rinse them | | | | 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. With a |
| with cold water to stop the cooking and | | | | slotted spoon, remove about 2 cups of the |
| drain.Meanwhile, combine the other ingredients in a | | | | vegetables and set aside. Puree the remaining soup |
| serving bowl. When the sweet potatoes are ready, | | | | with a hand blender until it is fairly smooth. Return the |
| mix them in. Chill until ready to serve.6-8 | | | | vegetables to the pot, stir in the brandy and coconut |
| servingsSweet Potato Salad with Pineapple2 large | | | | or soy milk, and heat through.6-8 servingsSubscribe |
| sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" - 1/2" | | | | to my FREE weekly newsletter on fitness, health, |
| cubes2 stalks celery, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 | | | | and nutrition.Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk |
| bunch green onions, sliced1 cup fresh or canned | | | | show host for 25 years and practicing physician for |
| pineapple, cut into 1/2" tidbits1 cup cooked, chilled | | | | more than 40 years; he is board certified in four |
| barley1 cup yogurt or fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup | | | | specialties, including sports medicine. |
| bottled mango chutney (optional)1/4 cup chopped | | | | |