Tag Archives: Sweet potato

Unique Tart Worthy of a Crowd

Posted on 12/03/2012 by Angela Milani

I created a new dessert for my Thanksgiving gathering. Since it was such a hit – I entered it in the Imperial Sugar Company’s Homemade Holidays Recipe Contest. Instead of a pumpkin pie – I had cans of yams or … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese, Contest, cream cheese, Desserts, Sweet Potatoes, tarts, Vegetables | Tagged Bake, Baked, Baked Goods, brown sugar, candied yams, Cook, Cookware and bakeware, Cream cheese, granulated sugar, Imperial Sugar, Sweet potato, Sweet Potatoes and Yams, Tablespoon, Tart, tart pan, Teaspoon, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Simple with a Sweet and Tangy Side

Posted on 03/21/2011 by Angela Milani

I decided to create another dish to enter into the North Carolina Sweet Potatoes 2011 Sweet n’ Healthy Blogger Recipe Contest. Today is the deadline and you know me, wait ’til the last minute. I’m hoping to wow the judges … Continue reading →

Posted in almonds, Appetizers, Contest, Fruit, Nuts, salad, Sauces, Side Dish, strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables | Tagged appetizers, Balsamic vinegar, cooking, Fruit and Vegetable, Home, Molasses, North Carolina, Olive oil, Salad, Side dish, Sweet potato, Sweet Potatoes and Yams, Vinaigrette, Vinegar | 1 Comment

Spicy, Sweet and a Healthy Treat

Posted on 03/07/2011 by Angela Milani

Sometimes the word healthy has negative connotations, especially when children are listening. These spicy and sweet quesadillas will tickle their fancy. Not only are they easy to create, they’re healthy too. These quesadillas are baked, so no hot oil in … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Chicken, Monterey Jack, Poultry, Spanish/Mexican Cuisine, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Tortilla, Vegetables | Tagged appetizers, Avocado, Baked, Baked Goods, Baking, Cook, Fruit and Vegetable, Health, healthy food, Home, kid-friendly, Lime juice, NC sweet potatoes, Olive oil, Sweet potato | 1 Comment

Mistake Changes Side Dish Forever

Posted on 12/19/2010 by Angela Milani

I’m always requested to bring my “FAMOUS” Candied Yams to Holiday functions. I made the dish to take to Kenneth’s mom and dad’s for Turkey Day this year and I’ve been requested to take it to my brother Kelly and, … Continue reading →

Posted in Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables | Tagged Baking, candied sweet potatoes, candied yams, Christmas dinner, cooking, Fruit and Vegetable, Home, Marshmallow, side dishes, Sweet potato, Sweet Potatoes and Yams, Thanksgiving, Turkey Day, Yam (vegetable) | 2 Comments

YAM GOOD!

Posted on 11/21/2010 by Angela Milani

I wanted to create a cake that was simple and I also wanted to include sweet potatoes or yams in the recipe. I had a can that was just begging to be used. Since my mom would be taking this … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Sweet Potatoes | Tagged Baking, Cake, cooking, dessert, Desserts, Duncan Hines, Home, Sweet potato, Tennessee, United States, Yam | 4 Comments

An Alternative Fall Dessert

Posted on 11/07/2010 by Angela Milani

My brother Kelly who had French class when we were growing up created crepes when he was in school. Back then, it even made the local paper. Me, on the other hand, had to wait until I was in … Continue reading →