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Sweet Potatoes

Her is a new way to try Sweet Potatoes.  We had it last night and it is now
a family favorite.
TaTa for Now,
Nancy  Adkins
Homepage :  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/1669/

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Garlic-Thyme Sweet Potatoes

3 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
1/4 cup fat free half and half
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper

In sauce pot, combine sweet potatoes and garlic cloves with water to cover.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15
minutes. Drain. In same pot, heat small amount of wine or apple juice over
medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until golden
brown, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pot from heat and add
sweet potatoes, milk, salt, dried thyme, and pepper. Using electric mixer,
beat until smooth.

Adapted by Nancy Adkins  Original Recipe taken from honeysucklewhite.com