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Yam Casserole


I recently saw an article about the confusion between yams and sweet potatoes.  The origianl recipe that inspired this one was called Sweet Potato Casserole, however, the picture showed the orange flesh. In our area the orange fleshed potatoes are yams and the white fleshed are sweet potatoes, but I've come to learn it all depends on where you live. This recipe uses orange yams and lightens up on the sugar and butter. It is still quite sweet, but so delicious with turkey dinner.


Ingredients:
  • 10 - 12 small (size of a large potato) yams, peeled and cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cubed small
  • 1/2 – 1 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1 small bag miniature marshmallows
  1. Peel and cut yam crosswise about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Arrange half the yam slices in a glass baking dish.
  3. Mix sugar, salt and pepper, then sprinkle half of it on the yams.
  4. Dot with half the butter.
  5. Arrange remaining yams and top with the rest of the sugar and butter.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400° F for 30 min.
  7. Sprinkle with nuts, cover and continue baking another 45 minutes or until yams are soft.
  8. Five minutes before serving, remove foil, cover with mini marshmallows and bake uncovered until golden. Serves 12


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Yam Casserole - Flashback Friday


For this flashback I thought I'd add one last side dish for your turkey dinner! I use the orange fleshed sweet potatoes/yams for this recipe. In the oven the sugar, butter, salt and pepper turn into a savory sweet sauce that cooks the yams. The dish can be assembled ahead and it is not a bad idea to put it in the oven at least 1 1/2 hours before serving to make sure the yams end up soft and gooey. When the meal is ready to go, uncover the yams and return them to the oven with the marshmallows for 5 minutes. Set the timer. It looks heavenly when you take it out and the marshmallows are one big puff. In the photo they are deflated already. 

 Ingredients:
  • 10 - 12 small yams, size of large potatoes 
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cubed small
  • 1/2 – 1 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1 small bag miniature marshmallows
  1. Peel and slice yams into 1/2 inch discs. 
  2. Arrange half the yam slices in a glass baking dish.
  3. Mix sugar, salt and pepper, then sprinkle half of it on the yams.
  4. Dot with half the butter.
  5. Arrange remaining yams and top with the rest of the sugar and butter.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400° F for 30 min.
  7. Sprinkle with nuts, cover and continue baking another 45 minutes or until yams are soft.
  8. Five minutes before serving, remove foil, cover with mini marshmallows and bake uncovered until golden. Serves 12
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Yam Puff


For years this has been a "for sure" when planning the holiday menus. The Puff is light and creamy with a crisp topping and "just" a hint of sweet.
  • 6 cups Yams  (about 4 medium) 
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs . . beaten
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted
  1. Put yams on a baking sheet and wrap them in foil and bake them at 350 F for an hour or until very done. I slide a sharp knife into the largest one to ensure it is soft enough to mash.
  2. After the Yam has been measured, mash it really well with a potato masher.
  3. Add the butter and eggs. Beat well. (this can be done the day ahead and wrapped and kept cold)
  4. Combine the flour, sugar, Baking Powder, salt, pepper.
  5. Stir into the mashed yams.
  6. Butter a flat casserole dish and spread the yam mixture into the pan.
  7. Combine the crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the Yams.
  8. Bake at 375 for about  45 minutes or until golden browned and puffed.
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Christmas Menu Ideas

We have a special post for you today.
With all the Christmas gatherings, it would be a nice to offer you some menu ideas for this festive season. 
Everything from a cookie exchange with friends, fun in the snow with the kids to Christmas and New Year menu ideas. I hope you enjoy browsing through the recipes and getting some ideas to include in your own celebrations.
All the best wishes for this wonderful season to all our readers. It comes lovingly from our kitchens to yours.

Cookie Exchange


Anneliese's Angel Kisses



 
Judy's Rolo Cookies





Bev's Pfeffernuesse


Marg's Tee Gebaeck




Christmas Morning Brunch 

Christmas Dinner


How about trying a Glazed Ham instead of a turkey
Recipe from Anneliese


Charlotte's Meatballs

Anneliese's Yam Casserole

Betty's Gelatin Salad


Snow Party
While the kids are on Christmas vacation. Enjoy a day out playing in the snow. Come in out of the cold  and enjoy some hot chocolate to warm up is a good start. Enjoy these tasty recipes with your friends and family.


Anneliese's Surprise Spread

Betty's Wiener Rolls


Bev's Honig Kuchen

New Years Day Open House 


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