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It has been deep winter where I am, so warm soup and porridge have been the staples. Congee is simple, hearty, and easy to digest with the white rice, ghee, and spices. The carrots, squash, and sweet potato give it a bit more fiber and bulk to satisfy me and make a full meal. This… Continue reading Orange Congee with Tofu and Vegetables
I created this soup on vacation with the limited ingredients I had, and the color was incredible. I wanted to remake it right when I got home. The beet and purple sweet potato blend to make a warm, plum purple liquid that is sweet, rich, and grounding. If you are ravenous in the morning, this… Continue reading Grounding Vegetable Soup
Alright, hear me out. This recipe reminds me of key lime pie. Is it true that I have not had this pie in years, nay decades? Yes. Still, it’s sweet, sour, and hearty from the firm texture of the sweet potato. The fenugreek seeds also add a maple syrup aroma that reminds me of pancakes… Continue reading Cinnamon, Lime, Sweet Potato Pie Filling
I celebrate this holiday season with highlighting a color symbolizing opulence, creativity, and a bit of mystery: purple. By balancing out the excitement of red and coolness of blue, purple offers a middle ground and foundation for wellbeing amidst the craziness of holiday traditions and temptations for overindulgence. Be well this season, and live simply.… Continue reading Purple Vegetable Pancake and Sweet Potato Soup
Fall is a time of transition. While warm summer weather begins to subdue, clouds and cold fronts roll in the brisk, winter weather. This can be reflected in our cooking. My meals have increasingly become inundated with harvest vegetables, ready to be roasted and baked. This recipe represents the transitional season of Fall, utilizing the… Continue reading Beet Falafel with Roasted Sweet Potato
‘Tis the season not only for slow-cooked soups on the stove but also for oven-roasted vegetables in the…oven. This recipe honors the tradition of roasting your vegetables until they are unrecognizable compared to the nutrient-dense plant they once were. Sacrifices must be made in the name of flavor. Ingredients 1 sweet potato, chopped1 Tbsp. olive… Continue reading Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato
This recipe is too beautiful not to post. I love cooking with the color purple because it can be rare in our daily ingredients. I was experimenting with making a stuffed bun for purposes of portability since I have to commute to work once again. These buns are perfect for transporting lunch with no mess. … Continue reading Purple Sweet Potato Stuffed Buns
I basically have all of these ingredients plus a variety of dry beans available in my pantry at all times. It’s incredibly simple to make, and it’s delicious every time. You can substitute the beans with any lentil or split pea, and it will phenomenal. Try it for yourself! Ingredients 3 cups black-eyed peas, dry… Continue reading Black-Eyed Pea Chili
This recipe is so simple, but it is unbelievably delicious. I think it’s the vinegar. It takes it to the next level. This recipe is perfect on tostadas, which you can find here, or in tacos (which is basically the same thing but with a floppy tortilla). Let me know how you like it! Ingredients… Continue reading Sweet Potato Mash
These patties are gorgeous. The deep purple color from the sweet potatoes will impress any audience and entice people to try the dish. They are also as delicious as they are beautiful, in my opinion. Try them and let me know what you think! Note: this recipe uses a food processor. If one is not… Continue reading Purple Sweet Potato Burgers
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 