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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Last fall when I visited my friend Lyz out in California, she made nachos for dinner. When I asked her to show me how to do it, she was surprised. “You’ve never made nachos before?” she said. I had not. … Continue reading →

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Tahini Lime Butter

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

My favorite thing to do with sweet potatoes is bake them in the oven. The insides become tender, the outsides get slightly caramelized, and whatever you put on top melts into a glorious pool of flavor that makes the potatoes … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Fries and Cashew Tahini Dip

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t understand people who don’t like sweet potato fries. What’s not to like? Yeah, regular fries are great, but sweet potato fries take it to the next level. They’re slightly sweet by virtue of their natural flavor, and when … Continue reading →

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Cumin Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

One of the keys to cooking is finding a recipe you like and making it your own. That’s how I came up with these cumin black beans. Years and years ago, I found a recipe for black beans with lime … Continue reading →

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Twice Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

If you follow this blog or my Instagram, it’s no secret that I love sweet potatoes. They’re one of my favorite foods year-round but I especially love them during the winter, when the cold weather almost drives me insane and … Continue reading →

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Kale and Caramelized Onion Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

When I saw this recipe, I immediately knew I had to make it. It combines a bunch of my favorite things including eggs, sweet potato, and kale. Normally on a weekday night, I’m less apt to try a complicated recipe. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Sheet Pan Salad

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t eat a lot of salad in the winter, mostly because I can’t find the ingredients I want. I start missing fresh, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, berries, and vibrant greens. I never thought I’d say this but in the winter, … Continue reading →

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“I’m Going To Use Up Everything” Dinner

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Everyone should have at least one “I’m Going To Use Up Everything In My Pantry” dinner in their repertoire. The best part is, you don’t even need a recipe. I’m usually pretty good about using up ingredients but there are … Continue reading →

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Mash

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Making these potatoes was an exercise in patience and slow breathing, especially once I set off the fire alarm five times. So…oven cleaning is a thing. I learned that lesson the hard way when I heated mine up to 450 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Usually, I go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my siblings, mom and extended family. We eat a stereotypical meal with some not-so-stereotypical additions: my mom decorates the table with large, milk chocolate turkeys, serves a life-size, spray-painted cake in … Continue reading →

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