Bonjour,
Here is a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving. It is an easy and elegant meal to make. The Holidays are closer that you think. So don't panic, plan ahead and enjoy yourselves.
Patates Douces a la Praline:
2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Brandy or Bourbon (a must)
1 egg yolk
2 Tablespoons sweet butter
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Topping:
2 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Scrub yams. Drop into boiling water, cook until tender. Drain, cool and peel. Mash until smooth. Mix salt, pepper, brown sugar, Brandy or Bourbon, egg yolk, butter, orange zest, orange juice and parsley. Beat with a mixer until light. Spoon into an 8 inch baking dish. Make the topping: melt the butter, combine with brown sugar, pecans and nutmeg. Spread over yams. Bake at 350 degrees F, for 35-40 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Great with a honey ham or a turkey. Serve with your favorite green vegetables.
Serves: 6
A bientot! See you next Thursday!
©CafeDion 2011
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