Sweet potatoes are the unsung heroes of the root vegetables! They are sweet, yet savory and incredibly versatile. They are used for both desserts and main course dishes and have been consumed by humans for over 5000 years! Typically preferred in the Fall, the sweet potato is a great year round food to add to your diet and can be an excellent addition to salads in the Spring and Summer months. 

You can bake, fry, roast, sautée and boil them, as well as turn them into a dough mixture to make delicious bread or cobblers. 

Let’s dive right into the recipes! 

Sweet Potato Gratin

This Sweet Potato Gratin is a twist on the classic Potatoes au Gratin. This dish is a great way to sweeten up your meal time and try something new yet familiar. Ingredients wise you need the same as you would use for the traditional dish, except swap out regular potatoes for sweet potatoes! You won’t be disappointed by this utterly delicious, creamy experience. 

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Chilli Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole

Now this is the recipe of dreams. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore, this Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole will hit the spot no matter what. With a sweet potato and black bean chili base, prepare your tastebuds to sing as you dive in through the thick layers of melted cheese. It’s easy to prepare and make, perfect for busy weekdays when you need a lift, or a weekend treat.

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Sweet Potato Salad

Usually a sweet potato salad is a popular addition to an autumnal mean to freshen things up. It is served warm and alongside traditional Thanksgiving/roasted dishes. However, we feel that it’s a great Spring/Summer salad alternative, and while it is usually served up warm, it can also be left to cool and served at room temperature. Combining the sweetness of the potatoes with the tang of feta, you’re in for a refreshing treat. 

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Sweet Potato Cobbler

We all know of Peach Cobblers and Apple Cobblers, but a Sweet Potato Cobbler is something you just have to try. By combining the vegetables with spices and vanilla, it creates a beautiful syrup which oozes with flavor. A wonderful savory yet sweet dessert that will go down a treat.

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Baked Sweet Potato

Now, you may be wondering how this is any different from or more special than a regular baked potato, but we assure you, it is.

With a quick and easy prep and cooking process, you are left with a perfectly crispy sweet potato that has multiple possibilities for toppings/fillings, to complement the beautiful sweet taste. However, butter, salt and pepper work just as well as other toppings! Whether you top it with salsa, yogurt, veggie chili, guacamole- the list goes on- you’re surely in for a delightful dish that you will keep wanting to go back to! Simple, healthy, tasty, it’s not to be missed.

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We hope these recipes have inspired you to try new things, and we hope you enjoy them!