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Sweet Potato Mousse

4 oz. of baked sweet potato
2 eggs separated
A pinch of salt
A pinch of ground ginger
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of nutmeg
1 T vanilla extract
2 T cognac
1/3 cup sugar (or Splenda)
3/4 cup of whipping cream

Bake one to two sweet potatoes – enough to yield 4 oz. for this recipe. Bake the sweet potato for 60 to 75 minutes so that sugars in the potato can caramelize. Allow potato to cool. Whip potato filling, seasoning, vanilla extract & cognac with a mixer or immersion blender until it smooth. Beat the egg yolks until thick. Using the immersion blender or mixer, incorporate the yolks and sweet potato. In a separate dish, beat the egg whites with salt, gradually adding sugar (or Splenda) and beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into sweet potato mixture. In a separate dish, whip cream and fold into sweet potato mixture. Pour into small stemmed glasses. Chill several hours or overnight. Each serving may be topped with whipped cream. This recipe yields (6) half-cup servings.

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INDONESIAN SPICY PORK

Ingredients:

2 Lbs Boneless Lean Pork, diced

2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil

2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, chopped

2 Medium Onions, chopped

2 Red Hot Chilies, chopped and

crushed (can substitute dried)

Pinch of Ground Ginger

2 Tablespoons Sweet Soy Sauce

1 1/2 Cups Water

1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Ground Black Pepper, to taste

4 Scallions, chopped

 

Fry diced pork in peanut oil until lightly

browned.

Add chopped garlic and onions. Keep stirring

until lightly browned.

Add chilies, ginger & soy sauce. Mix well and slowly pour

water into the sauce. Add salt & pepper to taste, and blend.

Cook over low heat for about 4 minutes. Add scallions on top.

Tastes great over white or fried rice.

Corn & Sausage Casserole

4        eggs, beaten

1        17-ounce can cream-style corn

1        teaspoon salt

1/4    teaspoon salt

1        cup bread crumbs

1        pound country style sausage, uncooked and crumbled

1/2    cup cracker crumbs

Combine all ingredients except cracker crumbs, mixing well.  Spoon into a lightly greased 10 x 6 x 1 3/4-inch baking pan; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until done.  Serves six.

Easy Italian Casserole

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems & pieces, drained

1 teaspon sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups Bisquick baking mix

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

8 slices of American cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan chees

Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic until brown; drain.  Stir in sauce, mushrooms, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.  Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.  Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.  Mix baking mix, milk and egg; spread half in pan.  Top with 4 cheese slices.  Spoon beef over cheese.  Top with remaining cheese slices; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto cheese.  Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes.  Serves 6 to 8.

Savory Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt
  • 3 Cloves roasted garlic

 

Preparation

In a heavy saucepot, over medium-low heat, cook the flour and butter, stirring constantly until roux achieves a light caramel color. Add the broth and brown sugar, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, roasted garlic and spices, bring to a simmer again, and cook for 5 minutes more. In a blender, puree the soup in batches and return to saucepot. Add the milk, and reheat soup. Season with salt and pepper and serve.