A Few Ideas

I haven't tried out any new recipes in the last week or so, I'm starting to get back logged! Here are some of the options I've been eyeing, you should probably try them out and let me know if they're work making!

Roasted Mushrooms with Herbs - this looks amazing! I'm thinking these mushrooms would be excellent with some honey-balsamic marinated flank steak.

via The Kitchn

Make Your Own Curry Recipe Maker - I found a link to this site while browsing through The Kitchn.  I've made curry quite a few times without any sort of recipe, I love all the ideas this gives you!  I also saw a awesome looking recipe for curry yesterday on Everyday Paleo, I need to try this one too!

Red or Green Thai Curry via Everyday Paleo

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas - I'm not gluten free but I love reading the Gluten Free Goddess for inspiration and the pretty pictures. I saw sweet potatoes and enchiladas in the same sentence and was sold on the idea of making these. Maybe for Cinco de Mayo?!

via Gluten Free Goddess

Sweet Potato Latkes

The Kid made me sweet potato latkes last weekend!  Is there anything better than a fried sweet potato?! I've been wanting to try these for awhile now and they were just as good as I thought they'd be.  Enjoy with a little (or a lot of) sour cream.  There are tons of recipes for these online, All Recipes and Epicurious had decent offerings.  Next up - zucchini latkes?!

Delish!



Latkes taste even better if made while wearing this shirt!



Sweet Potatoes (Again)

Sweet potatoes are a PERFECT food to eat right after a workout, that plus a little protein and you're pretty much good to go. Today I threw some sweet potoates into the crockpot right before I ran out the door to crossfit. Thes wrkout totally killed me, it was amazing to come home and have dinner ready.  Almost like having a person chef. Almost.

Almost done cooking!

Ingredients:

• 1-2 pounds of sweet potoates
• Lots of spices - I used thyme, garlic and black pepper
• A smidge of olive oil

Directions: Cut sweet pototates into desired shape and dump into the crockpot.  Add spices and a little olive oil.  Cook on high setting for an hour on until sweet potatoes are throughly cooked. Enjoy!

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Lime and Cilantro

Sweet potatoes are one of my hands-down favorite foods, I make them anytime I get the chance.  I actually made these on Friday night and loved them so much I decided to make them again on Sunday for Katie's potluck.  Inspired by Bobby Flay.

Friday Night!

 

Sunday Night!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, unpeeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt (or garlic power mixed with sea salt)
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut sweet potatoes into your desired shape. In a large large baking dish toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil.  Bake for 40 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Season with black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, lime zest and cilantro.