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Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

2 pounds sweet potatoes 1/2 cup cream or Half & Half 1 1/2 tsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, with seeds 1 1/2 tsp adobo sauce (from the can of chiles) 2 tbsp unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the washed and dried sweet potatoes on […]

Curried Black-Eyed Peas

1 3/4 cup dried black-eyed peas 3 tbsp oil 1 3/4 cup diced onion 1/3/4 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp garlic, optional 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 3/4 tsp turmeric 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp ground cumin 3/4 cup diced tomatoes 3 cups water 3/4 tsp salt 1 can coconut milk 1 tbsp plus […]

Potato Casserole

2 packages frozen O’Brien potatoes (diced with onion and peppers) 1-2 bunches diced green onions 1 recipe white sauce for Macaroni and Cheese, using: – 4 cups liquid – 6 tbsp butter – 6 tbsp flour Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 325° until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

Creamed Spinach

3 10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach 5 tbsp butter salt, pepper 1 1/2 tbsp flour 1 cup beef stock or cream 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese Unwrap spinach and thaw slightly. Cut it into small blocks. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a stainless steel skillet or pan. Stir in chopped spinach and 1/4 teaspoon […]