Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. Add nuts; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add nuts; shake well to coat. Spread nuts evenly in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, stirring twice. Transfer to a large sheet of foil. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Bring a large pot of water to a boil in a large pot. Add half of the green beans, cover, return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Repeat with the remaining beans. Add 1 to 3 chile peppers to each jar. Combine vinegar, 3 cups water, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve....

Transfer to a baking sheet. Pulse cauliflower florets in two batches in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. To serve, divide the cauliflower among 4 bowls. Top with the sweet potato, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo....

This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays. Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauceis sweet and rich, yet loaded with nutrition. The creamy praline sauce and toasty pecans complete this dish. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what kind of bread to use. Bring to a boil over high heat. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F....

The cake gets better as it sits, so it’s a great make-ahead candidate for any occasion. Generously coat a large Bundt pan with cooking spray. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Photo: Ali Redmond Add mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla, beating on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix on low speed until well combined. With the mixer still running, slowly pour in buttermilk and mix until combined....

Sweet potatoes are a colorful, fiber-packed swap for regular potatoes in this healthy hash brown recipe. Take these crispy sweet potato hash browns up a notch by adding jalapenos or herbs. Or, serve them with fried eggs for a complete and satisfying meal. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Form three 1/2-cup sweet potato patties in the pan, flattening them with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining sweet potato mixture....

For the best results, roast sweet potatoes in the oven; in a pinch, microwave them instead. Roast until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Carefully unwrap and set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees . Process gingersnaps in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, add oil and stir until well combined. Bake until just barely beginning to darken, about 10 minutes. Clean and dry the food processor workbowl....

This cake was inspired by the one of the most popular Jamaican desserts, sweet potato pudding. To prepare cake: Toss raisins and rum in a small bowl and let stand. Whisk flour, nutmeg and salt in another bowl. Mash sweet potato in a large bowl (you should have about 1 3/4 cups). Add eggs; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add coconut milk, 1 cup brown sugar and butter; beat until combined....

This creamy sweet potato souffle is complemented with a crunchy pecan-oat topping for a truly scrumptious side dish. Whip up this healthy sweet potato souffle recipe for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Meanwhile, combine oats, pecans, 5 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes....

Add onions and saute until browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, jalapeno, cumin and salt; saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in corn and black beans and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

This sweet potato, sausage and apple casserole is perfect for brunch or dinner. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes and water in a microwaveable bowl. Photo: Will Dickey Cover tightly and microwave on High until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute....

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully spread potatoes in heated pan. Roast 25 minutes or until tender and brown, stirring once after 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. baking dish with cooking spray. Remove from skillet; drain off fat. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add onion, sweet pepper and garlic; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Tender, smoky sweet potato is the star of these vegetarian tacos. A mashed black bean spread with onion holds everything in place. Serve with your favorite taco toppings. Photo: Will Dickey Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer 1/3 cup of the bean mixture to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes; toss to combine....