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Published: 11/16/2011 5:29 PM
Last Modified: 11/17/2011 2:35 PM


White House Whipped Sweet Potatoes

If you are interested in trying a Thanksgiving dish endorsed by the president, we’ve got a recipe for you.

Michelle Obama has said that the first family is particularly fond of sweet potatoes and the following recipe for White House Whipped Sweet Potatoes was enjoyed by the Obamas and around 50 guests in 2009.

The recipe is featured in “A White House Garden Cookbook: Healthy Ideas from the First Family for Your Family” by Clara Silverstein.

The book includes other Thanksgiving recipes from the White House and community gardens around the country, such as Fennel-Parsnip Puree, Pear & Fennel Salad, Kohlrabi & Carrot Stew, Tasty Greens with Turnips, Baby Carrots with Orange Juice & Cinnamon, Nutty Carrot & Cabbage Salad, various salsas, White House Baked Sliced Apples, and White House Apple Pie.

Here is the book's website: www.CommunityGardenRecipes.com


White House Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Serves 4

3 medium (12 to 16 ounces each) sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch of ground cloves
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt to taste

1. Set the oven at 425 degrees.
2. Wash the potatoes, pat dry, and wrap each one in foil. Place on a
baking sheet and bake until soft all the way through, approximately one
hour cooking time will vary depending on the size of he potatoes).
3. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Unwrap the foil and allow them to
cool enough to handle.
4. Cut each potato in half. Scoop out the inside and place in a large
mixing bowl.
5. Add the butter, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, cloves, orange juice,
and lemon juice. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on
medium speed, whip the potatoes until smooth and all the ingredients are
incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the salt and serve.





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Supermommy (last year)
This looks like a fun dish to try!!!
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