Ask The Chef
The Holidays are a magical time of the year, but time is of the essence. I have shared some of my fabulous holiday recipes that pair well with some outstanding Napa Valley wines. Create a memorable Napa experience. Enjoy this Napa Valley Holiday in your own home surrounded by your family and friends.
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| Question: Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without sweet potatoes. Do you have a personal recipe you could share with me? Mike Libertyville, IL |
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Hi Mike, thanks for your interest. I am happy to share my recipe for Sweet Mashed Potatoes with Maple Syrup and Marshmallows. |
Ingredients:
2.5 lbs of sweet potatoes
4 ounces of pure maple syrup
2 sticks of butter (1/2 cup)
1 cup of heavy cream
1/3 bag of marshmallows
¾ Tbsp pure vanilla extract
sprinkle of nutmeg (to taste) sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste)
salt and pepper to taste |
| Instructions: |
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Bake the sweet potatoes whole, at 350°F, for 30 minutes or until cooked through (the potatoes should be very soft and easily pierced by a fork). |
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Once the potatoes are cooked, let them cool, and then peel them. |
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Bake the sweet potatoes whole, at 350°F, for 30 minutes or until cooked through (the potatoes should be very soft and easily pierced by a fork). |
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Once the potatoes are cooked, let them cool, and then peel them. |
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Mash the potatoes. |
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Melt the butter into the cream in a small saucepan on the stove, over low heat. |
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Combine the potatoes with cream & melted butter, the pure maples syrup, and the pure vanilla extract. |
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Salt & Pepper to taste, stir. |
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Sprinkle your desired amount of cinnamon and nutmeg, stir. |
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Place the ingredients into a casserole dish, and top with the marshmallows. |
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Cover the casserole with tine foil. |
Enjoy!
Colin |
| Question: Would I be able to use turkey bacon rather than applewood smoked bacon in the Guinea Hen Breast Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon recipe? Brian, Milwaukee WI |
| Answer: Although this recipe does call for applewood smoked bacon you can subsitute with turkey bacon. Thank you for your question! |
| Chef Colin |
| Question: I am hosting thanksgiving this year for the very first time. What size turkey would you recommend serving for 15 people? Vanessa, Denver CO |
| Answer: Great question! I would recommend cooking a 15-18 pound bird which will leave you with enough meat for leftovers. Good luck with your dinner. |
| Chef Colin |
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