Potatoes

Potatoes w/ Swiss Chard, Rosemary & Garlic

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in Greens, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegetables | 0 comments

Potatoes w/ Swiss Chard, Rosemary & Garlic

3 TBSP (more or less) coconut oil, butter, or ghee 3 pounds peeled, cubed, yellow potatoes 6 cloves garlic, left whole, or cut into large chunks 2 TBSP fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cups greens of choice, washed, stemmed, & chopped pure salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Toss the potatoes with melted ghee, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and roast on 2 parchment paper covered cookie sheets @ 400 degrees for about 45 minutes (or until done to your liking) When the potatoes are close to being done, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat and saute garlic and...

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Coconut Sweet Potato Soup w/ Greens

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Greens, Potatoes, Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Coconut Sweet Potato Soup w/ Greens

You put de lime in de coconut,, you drink a bowl up…… 2 TBSP coconut oil (or oil of preference) 2 cups diced onion (about 2 medium onions) 1 tsp pure salt 4 cups 1-inch sweet potato chunks (about 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled) 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper with seeds, minced (optional) 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk 1 bunch of greens, (chard, kale, or collard), roughly chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional) In a large saucepan over medium...

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Sweet Potato Homefries

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Breakfast, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables | 2 comments

Sweet Potato Homefries

coconut oil, butter or ghee sweet potatoes, peeled cinnamon (optional) Shred sweet potato and saute in oil for about 10 mins or until cooked to your liking. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I just love when simplicity is this good 🙂 ~ We enjoy this for breakfast along side eggs (instead of toast). It’s great plain (especially cooked in coconut oil), but when I’m in a cinnamon-y mood, I sprinkle some over the top & dig in. Of course, it can be a side dish for lunch or dinner as well.  Feel free to fry up some onions and/or...

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Spicy Sweet Potato Hash w/ Eggs

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Breakfast, Eggs, Photo Slide Show, Potatoes, Recipes, Root Vegetables | 1 comment

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash w/ Eggs

3 TBSP coconut oil (or oil of preference) 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into small dice (about 3 cups) 1 onion, chopped (between 1 and 1.5 cups) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (with seeds) (less if you like it milder) 4 eggs pure salt to taste freshly ground black pepper (optional) minced cilantro (optional) Preheat oven to 400. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes & onions & cook about 10 mins (or until potatoes are tender & cooked to your liking). Add garlic, jalapeno, a few shakes of salt, & cook just 1 to...

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