Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by Kimberly Faerber

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 4 servings 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

Corn Okra Creole Recipe

Submitted by Joe and Dede Russo

YIELD: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped green pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn or 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn

• 1-1/2 cups fresh sliced okra or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen okra

• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/2 cups)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional Directions In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add corn and okra; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4-6 servings.