Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

potato1 Southwest Bacon Potato Salad - This south of the border, simple recipe for bacon potato salad has a taste of cajun to it. The potatoes are chopped not mashed, mixed with the crispy bacon, and a homemade dressing. Left to sit, once combined to allow the potatoes to absorb the dressing and spice, this Southwest potato salad recipe is awesome.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Red Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Creole style mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely snipped parsley
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp

Directions to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

Step 1:

In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan and dice.

Step 2:

Place in a medium bowl and add tomatoes green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently. Set aside.

Step 3:

a small mixing bowl combine vinegar, mustard and cayenne pepper. Add oil in a thin stream, heating constantly. Stir in parsley.

Step 4:

Add dressing and bacon to potatoes and toss gently. Allow potatoes to absorb dressing at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Winter Sweet Potato Soup

swtpt Winter Sweet Potato Soup - This warming, winter sweet potato soup recipe also includes a little fruit and spice, and everything nice! Butternut squash and apples provide the heat, while cayenne and Chinese spice add the spice. Completely vegetarian, this country style, potato soup is excellent.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

2 c Butternut squash
2 c Sweet potato, peeled & diced
3 md Apples, peeled & chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
2 c Water
1/2 ts Sea salt
1/2 ts Chinese 5 spice
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

Directions to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

Step 1:Bring the vegetables, apples and water to a boil in a saucepan on high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Step 2:Add the seasonings and use a blender to process the mixture.
Step 3:Heat in the saucepan again on low heat until hot.

Grilled Sweet French Fries

grilled_sweet_french_fries Grilled Sweet French Fries - Distinctive, fresh, sweet potatoes put a spin on this classic food, that kids love. Quick and easy, these foolproof, homemeade fries are a snap to whip up, and don’t be too surprised to discover that adults love them just as much as kids do! The Indian spice, are without a doubt, the secret to this amazing recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Sweet French Fries

2 (8-ounce) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
2 tablespoon(s) ghee or unslated butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for brushing

Directions to make Grilled Sweet French Fries

Step 1:Place yam wedges skin side down on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, or until almost tender; let cool.
Step 2:Heat an outdoor gas grill, or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat
Step 3:Mix ghee, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add yam wedges and gently toss to coat. Grill yams (keeping the grill lid closed as much as possible) turning yam wedges as they brown, 6-8 minutes.