Sweet Potato Latkes

 Sewright-Blog by Ruth Yoder

Sweet Potato Latkes

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated (equals about 4 cups)
• 2 Tbsp. Applesauce
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• ½ small onion, grated
• 1 cup Bisquick
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Sprinkle of black pepper
• Canola oil for frying
• Sour cream as “garnish”.

Directions:
In a bowl, stir together potatoes, green onion, onion, apple, egg, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the bisquick mix and stir to combine.
Heat oil in a deep skillet over moderate high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4 or 5, spoon a large spoonful of the mixture into the oil and lightly flatten.
Reduce heat slightly and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer latkes with spatula to a plate layered with paper towels.
Once they sit for a moment or two and drain, transfer them to a cookie sheet. I keep them warm in the oven, till I serve them.

These are really good! I've had white potato ones before, but these are much better for you and have more flavor.
Enjoy!

Homemade Sloppy Joes

So, normally, I'm not a Sloppy Joes fan.  Anyone mentions them, and all I can think is, what's on the side??...please say pasta! 

However, this recipe makes me want to eat them every week.

Ingredients:

1 1/2lbs Ground beef

1/4 Onion, diced

2 Cloves Garlic, minced 

3/4 Cup Ketchup

3/4 Cup Water

1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

1 Tsp. Chili Powder

1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard

1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

2 Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste

4 Dashes Tabasco Sauce

Salt and Pepper to taste

Butter

Rolls

Prep:

Brown ground beef till no longer pink. Drain most of fat and add onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes.  Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and cover. Simmer for 10-15 Minutes. 

In the meantime, butter rolls and toast on a frying pan. 

Spoon Joes onto the rolls. This recipe is great, 'cause you most likely will have all the ingredients on hand. Enjoy!

Diamonds are Forever

For Christmas last year, Andrew gave me diamonds for the kitchen... that is... a Swiss Diamond Frying pan.  It is the best pan I own.  I also have Kitchenaid, a well known brand, but after 5 years, it shows it's age even with strictly hand washing them.

These Swiss non-stick pans have actual diamonds in them.  You can use your metal utensils on it, and not ruin the surface.  They really do last forever.  I love it!  You can check them out at   http://www.swissdiamond.com
Happy cooking!