Photo credit: Rachael Ray Show
Aired November 23, 2015
If you are making the sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, but need some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for eight different and delicious ways to prepare the orange gems!
No. 1: Kelsey Nixon’s Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans
Rachael Ray Show
This recipe couldn’t be easier – it’s really a “set it and forget it” method. Kelsey melts a stick of butter in the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot, then adds sweet potato rounds sliced to about 1/3 inch thick. She mixes in a combination of brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, then covers with a tight-fitting lid and cooks for an hour. When they’re done cooking, add a dash of vanilla and stir. Top with toasted pecans before serving. That’s it!
Tip: If your sweet potatoes break down too much for your liking, these are also excellent served mashed.
No. 2: Jeff Mauro's Pecan Praline Thrice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Rachael Ray Show
This dish is super easy and amazingly delicious! Jeff just microwaves the sweet potatoes, scoops out the inside, mixes with an egg, then refills the potato “boats.” He then tops with a pecan praline topping and puts it back in the oven to finish. When it’s done, he tops with rounds of homemade maple chili compound butter. Amazing!
No. 3: Jesse and Jilly Lagasse’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Squash
Rachael Ray Show
This roasted vegetable recipe shared by Emeril Lagasse's daughter, gets a kick with cayenne, cinnamon and brown sugar.
No. 4: Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange
Rachael Ray Show
Adding all-fruit orange preserves to mashed sweet potato will make your guests say, hmmm, wondering where the citrus-y undertones came from.
No. 5: Maple-Orange Sweet Potatoes
Rachael Ray Show
This yummy recipe takes it a step further, adding the flavors of maple syrup and topped with toasted nuts.
No. 6: Caroline Manzo’s Frangelico Baked Sweet Potatoes with Mascarpone Topping
Rachael Ray Show
Caroline partially slices her sweet potatoes, then pours a delicious nutty Frangelico sauce over them, then roasts in the oven. She then makes a sauce with mascarpone and Frangelico to pour over the top!
No. 7: Jane Leeves’ Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato with Arugula and Balsamic
Rachael Ray Show
Actress Jane Leeves shared this beautiful roasted squash and sweet potato arugula salad, which would be a great hearty but light addition to your Easter table.
No. 8: Art Smith’s Sweet Potato Salad with Cumin and Cilantro
Rachael Ray Show
Art Smith’s sweet potato salad is a totally different way to present sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. Smoky cumin and bright cilantro provide complex, multilayered flavor. And you don’t have to feel at all guilty about this superfood-packed salad.
What’s your favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes? Share below, and watch below to see Kelsey’s super-easy method:
Free Up Your Oven Space with Skillet Sweet Potatoes
Free Up Your Oven Space with Skillet Sweet Potatoes
Q&A with Organizational Pro Peter Walsh + Dermatologist Shares A…
Actor Hank Azaria + Freezer Meals + Artichokes 2 Ways with Rach
See Inside Barbara Corcoran's Stunning NY Apartment + It's Steak…
How to Make Chicken and Lobster Piccata | Richard Blais
Donnie Wahlberg Spills Details About NKOTB's First Ever Conventi…
Donnie Wahlberg + Jenny McCarthy Say Rach Is Such a "Joy" + Look…
The Best Moments From 17 Seasons of the Show Will Make You Laugh…
How to Make Crabby Carbonara | Rachael Ray
Rach Chats "Firsts" In Flashback From Our First Episode Ever In …
How to Make Apple-Cider Braised Pork Chop Sandwiches with Onion …
Rach's Chef Pals Say Goodbye to Show in Surprise Video Message
How to Make Sesame Cookies | Buddy Valastro
How to Make Tortilla with Potatoes, Piquillo Peppers and Mancheg…
How to Make Shrimp Burgers | Jacques Pepin
How to Make Spanakopipasta | Rachael Ray
Andrew McCarthy Chokes Up Discussing Emotional Trip to Spain wit…
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Andrew McCarthy Teases Upcoming "Brat Pack" Reunion Special
