Sweet potatoes have always been part of our country’s history. While they quickly became a beloved part of the diet of United States Southerners, they weren’t always appreciated by the rest
of us. In recent years, we’ve all come to our senses and promoted these root vegetables to the rock star status they deserve. In addition to their versatility and taste, sweet potatoes are a
powerhouse of nutrition and have been named one of the ten most important vegetables globally.
Sweet Potatoes: A Southern Vegetable for All-American Seasons contains more than sixty sweet and savory recipes with emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Along with several variations of
sweet potato pie, you’ll find creative recipes for tasty dishes such as:
sweet potato cornbread
pulled pork tacos with sweet potato slaw
apple brined chicken and sweet potato skillet dinner
maple sweet potato granola
sweet potato apple butter
and more!
Whether you’re a vegetarian, athlete, picky eater, or cast-iron enthusiast, you’ll discover recipes that will easily become staples in your meal rotation. It can fit into the nutrition plan
for every lifestyle and taste preference across the country.
Alongside these delicious sweet and savory recipes, author Jackie Garvin also provides a narrative with full-color photographs explaining the life, from harvest to shipment, of the sweet
potato.
