I did it. I made my new favorite Hungry Lady Salad. I have been wanting to do a sweet potato salad for a few weeks now, but I didn’t want it to have a fall seasonal feel which so many sweet potato salad preparations do.…
I know you’re reading this because the idea of using three ingredients to make a delicious dish is appealing to you. I don’t blame you, it’s appealing to me too. Unfortunately, many dishes marketed this way feel forced, and even incomplete. Not so here. I…
Sweet potatoes have my heart.
I love them prepared so many ways, and this is one of, if not my absolute favorite.
The tender, creamy flesh of the sweet potato make it ideal for roasting and lends a mellow sweetness on its own, but pair it with this syrupy, flavorful sauce and they are positively addictive.
If you aren’t familiar with Agrodolce, it’s a classic Italian sweet-and-sour sauce and I love to use it as a base for seasonal inspiration. In classic Italian fashion, you’ll usually see it using sugar and red wine vinegar as the base, which is delicious, but merely a suggestion in my book.
For this roasted sweet potato recipe, I am using honey and apple cider vinegar as a base and then some chiles for heat. The sticky combination of tartness, sweetness, and spice comes together in minutes and simply glazes the sweet potatoes while warm, soaking into the flesh just slightly.
“What else can I use?”
If you’re looking for something new to serve this Thanksgiving, or any time this season, I suggest making this dish a part of your harvest table. It’s a regular guest on mine.
One of the things I love to do is recreate modern, nutritious versions of childhood favorites. I’ve got a healthy version of this classic Italian pasta coming your way very soon, and I’m so excited to share it with you. In the meantime, let’s talk…
