PEAK SEASON  Fall-Winter

PREP   Wash potato skin ideally with a vegetable brush. Peeling is optional.

STORE  Place potatoes in a paper bag in a cool, humid, and dark place for up to 1 month

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Cooking Methods

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‍BAKE

‍BOIL

FRY

GRILL

MASH

ROAST

SAUTÉ  

STEAM

Complimentary Ingredients

Ingredients in bold are the most commonly paired with sweet potatoes

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HERBS 

basil, bay leaf, chives, cilantro, parsley (flat leaf), rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme

PRODUCE

bell peppers, chile peppers, garlic, ginger, kale, leeks, mushrooms (chanterelle), onions, tomatoes

SALT

bacon, prosciutto, sea salt

ACID 

apples, lemon (juice, zest), lime juice, orange (juice, zest), vinegar (balsamic, cider)

SPICE 

allspice, anise, chile peppers, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, vanilla

SWEETNESS

brown sugar, bourbon, caramel, figs, honey, maple syrup, molasses, raisins, rum

FAT 

butter, cream, oil (nut, peanut, sesame), yogurt

TEXTURE 

chestnuts, coconut flakes, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, sesame seeds

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Common Flavor Combinations

sweet potatoes + allspice+ cinnamon + ginger

sweet potatoes + apples + sage

sweet potatoes + bacon + onions + rosemary

sweet potatoes + chile peppers + lemon zest

sweet potatoes + cilantro + lime juice

sweet potatoes + kale + prosciutto

sweet potatoes + maple syrup + pecans