Sweet Potato Hash

It's Good Friday morning, out of bed at 6 (yes I know)... and after being up for awhile checking email and news, I wanted something substantial, but healthy for breakfast.  Except for grocery shopping late last week for a dinner party... it had been a bit since I had shopped, so ingredient options were limited.  Luckily it all came together. 

By starting the sweet potatoes in the microwave, the time from idea... to on the plate was just about 20 minutes and my sweetie loved it too. 

 

Sweet Potato Hash – Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes 
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 large onion, chopped medium
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce (I use Tabasco)
• 4 raw eggs (Optional)

Method

Start sweet potatoes in the microwave in a covered dish with the water for 5 minutes on high.
Meanwhile, heat pan on medium, add olive oil and onions.  Sauté while stirring for 3 minutes. 

Add garlic and continue sautéing for 2 minutes or until onions begin to caramelize. 

Add sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and hot sauce… continuing to cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Check for seasoning and add additional salt, pepper, paprika or hot sauce if desired.

Optional: If desired make 4 wells into the hash add a raw egg into each, cover and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until desired doneness.

Enjoy

~CGJ

Cowgirl Dip

I love our neighborhood... and this afternoon, several of us gathered in our home to continue preparations for our next block party coming up in May.   Historically there have been decades of such gatherings and generations of Glen Iris South Highlanders that have participated.  Many of us that now live in this neighborhood grew up in other areas and went to rival schools.  As always I wanted to make my neighbors feel welcome and to share a new recipe.  Unbeknownst to them... I was celebrating my high school girls basketball team winning the state championship the night before.  I named the dip (forefront) in their honor.  In the midst of Eagles, Rams, Yellow Jackets and Gators... I, the Southwood (Lady) Cowboy was celebrating.  Go Pokes...so proud!

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130310/SPORTS0407/130309040/Jimmy-Watson-Eleventh-Heaven-Southwood-wins-another-girls-hoops-title?nclick_check=1

Cowgirl Dip (Lady Cowboys Victory Dip) 

• 1/2 c Olive Oil
• 20 cloves Garlic, sliced thinly (Yes really.... 20 cloves)
• 2 15 oz. cans Ranch style Beans, drained
• ½ t Table Salt
• ¼ t ground White Pepper
• ¼ t Smoked Paprika
• 1 c grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pan sauté Garlic in Olive Oil on low heat stirring continuously until golden brown…about 15 minutes, remove Garlic and 1T Olive Oil…reserve rest of oil for another use.  (Pan sauteing the garlic in this manor, creates a sweet, mild garlic flavor)

Add Garlic and 1T Olive Oil to food processor with all other ingredients except cheese and process until smooth.

Pour processed Bean mixture into an oven safe dish, cover with cheese and bake about 25 minutes until heated through and the Cheese is melted.

Serve with Pita Chips and enjoy! 

~CGJ