A Mexican Twist On Sweet Potatoes

Bake a large sweet potato. Again, microwaving is fine.

When tender, put it in a bowl and mash it up.

Add:
1 chipotle pepper, the kind that's canned in adobo sauce, mashed up with an appropriate amount of the sauce.

Minced garlic, to taste

Butter or non-trans-fat margarine, to taste

Brown sugar (optional, to taste)

Mix well, adding a bit of water to get to the consistency of mashed potatoes. Reheat, then enjoy. Also goes great with any meat entree.

An Asian Twist On Sweet Potatoes

Bake a large sweet potato. Microwaving is OK. When tender, mash up in a bowl.

Add:

Butter or margarine (the kind with no trans fat), to taste

Ginger, powdered is fine, to taste

Cloves, powdered, a modest shake

Minced garlic

Soy or tamari sauce, to taste

Cayenne pepper, just a sprinkle (optional)

Brown sugar (optional)

Mix well; add sprinkles of water while mixing, until consistency is like mashed potatoes. Reheat, and enjoy. Great with any meat entree.