Nov 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Treats

Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients

  • 1-2 potatoes per person, depending on size
  • Butter
  • Salt and pepper

Method 

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  1. Peel and chop potatoes into quarters
  2. Put in saucepan and cover with plenty of water
  3. Bring to the boil
  4. Turn down to a simmer and cook until tender, about 10 mins
  5. Drain the potatoes and put back into saucepan
  6. Add about a dessert spoon of butter
  7. Salt and pepper to taste
  8. Mash until smooth
Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1 bag of cranberries, they are usually Ocean Spray, no-one else seems to do them
  • Juice of half a large orange
  • Tablespoon of water
  • Sugar to taste, any thing from a teaspoon (if you like it tart) or tablespoon for sweet 
Method 
  1. Put everything into a saucepan and put on a medium heat
  2. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally
  3. The cranberries will start to burst and pop
  4. Remove from heat when most of the berries are popped
  5. Leave to cool
  6. Stir and put in fridge to chill
Roast Squash

Ingredients
  • 1 squash
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Teaspoon chilli powder
  • Teaspoon of cinnamon
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg 
Method 
  1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius
  2. Peel and deseed the squash
  3. Chop into ½ inch squares
  4. Put in baking tray
  5. Drizzle over the oil and spices
  6. Use hands to make sure the squash is covered evenly
  7. Put in the oven until soft and tender, about 20 to 30 mins

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