Tomato Pasta Sauce with Shredded Sweet Potato

Tomato Pasta Sauce with Shredded Sweet Potato

I’m guessing you already have a favorite pasta sauce but if you’re looking to step it up a little bit, try adding a cup or two of shredded sweet potato. The shreds practically melt into the sauce and add a touch of sweetness.  I don’t usually add any sugar to my tomato sauces but if you’re into the habit of doing so the sweet potatoes will take the edge off any acidy tomatoes without added sugar. My recipe is below but you could...
Instant Pot Sweet Potato, Tomato and Peanut Soup

Instant Pot Sweet Potato, Tomato and Peanut Soup

This recipe was adapted from the cook book ‘Vegetarian Planet’ by Didi Emmons.  The spices and peanut butter work really well and give it a nice flavor.  A lot of times my homemade soups lack depth and I add veggie broth to give them a little umami but this combination seems to carry itself.  Enjoy! 1 T. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seeds 1 1/2 tsp ground...
Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup

Vegetable bean soup is one of our standby dishes in the fall and winter.  I make it every couple of weeks in the Instant Pot.  Using the Instant Pot is a very carefree way of making this soup but you can certainly cook it on the stove top. The basics of the soup are the same each time but you can vary it by the type of beans and veggies and herbs you use.  I used a mix of fresh and frozen garden vegetables. Unlike our Capucijner pea soup, the...
Tomato Cobbler with Cheese Biscuit Topping

Tomato Cobbler with Cheese Biscuit Topping

Tomato Cobbler with Cheese Biscuit Topping One of our favorite summer time treats using cherry tomatoes is tomato cobbler.  We use a mixture of all colors of tomatoes – black – orange – red – yellow, but my favorite bite is the Sungold. I did not make up the dish but here’s a link to Joy the Baker’s recipe.  She used blue cheese in the biscuits which is delicious even if you’re not a blue cheese fan.  Most sharp...
Zucchini Cornmeal Fritters

Zucchini Cornmeal Fritters

HOME GARDENING – ONE ZUCCHINI AT A TIME Zucchini Cornmeal Fritters Our zucchini and summer squash plants are thriving.  I’ve been trying to keep them picked when the fruits are small – 8-10 oz. size.  When shredded, a smaller zuke yields about 2 cups which is all you need for a loaf of zucchini bread. Today, zucchini was the basis of some tasty fritters. Recipe: 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 egg 1/2 cup cornmeal  – yellow or...

Pin It on Pinterest