Can you feel it? I can. Even in a place like San Diego, there’s a distinct transition from summer to fall. it’s in the air. There’s a little fog some mornings. It cools down faster at night. That unshakeable back-to-school feeling even though it’s been a good 10 years since I’ve gone “back-to-school”. Well, that’s…
Tag: Yam
Bruschetta BLT Bites
Has anyone had a pet get sprayed by a skunk? I hadn’t, until last weekend. My pooch decided to go investigate a funny looking cat across the street and BAM. Smelly Dog. Nothing like cleaning up a skunk-y dog at 9:30 pm on a weekend night. What would have really made it interesting would be…
Sunshine Salad
The ingredients for this dish are actually more closely associated with the winter season, but the colors are just so gloriously reminiscent of the springtime Southern California sunshine! Actually, I suppose that winter in SoCal is just as sunshiney… My apologies to all the cold states out there! If your part of the world is not…
Ginger Butternut Soup
Cue rant. My husband just had an outpatient surgery to repair his hip (quite a bit of wear and tear from his childhood daredevil tendencies)Whilst coming out of anesthesia, and as his bones and cartilage are healing, I was instructed to provide him with “light food” such as “soda pop, jello, and broth”. First of all……
Avocado Yam Soup with Bacon Garnish
This soup is delicious chilled, which makes this the perfect comfort food for summer. It’s super easy to make, and even easier with an immersion (hand) blender. If you don’t have one, you blend it in a regular blender or vitamix. Just make sure you cool the mixture a bit before blending in a regular…
Sweet Potato Mash
As the Fall season approaches, I find myself more and more looking for some yummy, warm, satisfying root vegetables, squashes, and exotic spices. Don’t get me wrong, I love yams at anytime of the year. But there’s something about the season that makes my body WANT root veggies. Tomatoes, watermelon, basil; These summer delights are…
Spiced Potato Medley
Sweet and Savory. Some of the most beloved words in the foodie world. What is it about the combination of sweet and salty? It’s just sooooo delicious. This little paleo-friendly potato medley is just that. Super delicious. If you are looking for a good reason to make this, I’ll give you three: Pair these potatoes…
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
So I know green smoothies are all the rage these days, but really, who doesn’t love a great orange smoothie every once in a while. Especially made with pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and carrot juice! So bust out that can of pumpkin that never got used after the holidays and put it to good use. No…
Yam Gratin with Cashew Cream Sauce
Warning! This is NOT a particularly ‘easy’ clean plate recipe. It will take some time to put together, especially if you do not have a mandoline or slicing blade on your food processor. Slicing this stuff by hand is tedious for sure. HOWEVER, if you dedicate yourself to this dish, you will not be disappointed….
Rosemary and Bacon Spanish Tortilla
Quick breakfast for the masses… Rosemary and Bacon Spanish Tortilla 12 eggs 9 bacon strips 1 medium – large yam, peeled and sliced into thin rounds 1 red onion, sliced 1 sprigs of rosemary, leaves removed and chopped salt and pepper Preheat oven to 375 Put bacon on a cookie sheet and bake for 10…
The Clean Plate 