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Sweet Potato Beggars Purses, by Shawna Goodman

Sweet Potato Beggars Pouch

This holiday season is a great opportunity to get friends and / or family together.  They will of course expect to be fed, so you may as well give them something yummy to eat!  Here are 3 recipes that are all vegetarian based.  they can be used as hor’s d’ouevres, appetizers, or a side dish.
Sweet [...]

Soft Salad Rolls, by Shawna Goodman

Salad Rolls

These Salad Rolls are great to make in advance and are an appetizer easy to eat when holding a cocktail in your other hand and maintaining a conversation.  These are a great side dish for any meal.
Soft Salad Rolls:

6 8 ½ inch round rice wrappers (found in asian section of grocery stores)
1 cup cooked cellophane [...]

Stuffed Mushrooms, by Shawna Goodman

Stuffed Mushrooms

These tiny little mushroom morsels can be prepared in advance, with the final cooking stage done right before serving.  Can be served warm or at room temperature, so if they aren’t served right away, they can sit for a bit.
Stuffed Mushrooms

1 lb of cremini or button mushrooms (or a mix of the two)
1 tsp olive [...]

Sweet Potato Baked Fries

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potatoes Baked Fries
Serves 4 – 5
There are several health benefits to sweet potatoes.  Beneficial for low blood pressure, stabilizes blood sugar, high in betacarotene and Vitamin C.  These french fries are baked, not fried, but are crispy and sweet.
Ingredients

6 Medium Sweet Potatoes
2 tbs Olive Oil
Sprinkles of salt, pepper and dried thyme

Preheat oven to 400 [...]