Beet Falafel with Roasted Sweet Potato

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

Autumn Salad 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

Purple Sweet Potato Stuffed Buns

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

Black-Eyed Pea Chili

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

Sweet Potato Mash

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

Purple Sweet Potato Burgers

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