Monday, September 15, 2008

Sweet Goodness

One of my favorite restaurants is Blue Smoke, a BBQ joint in the city. They serve delicious sweet potato fries with this amazing maple dip. I decided to try to make some at home.

Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Dip (Blue Smoke style)
serves 2-4

2 large sweet potatoes, washed and dried, with skin still on, cut into wedges
olive oil
salt and pepper

For Fries:
1. Preheat oven to about 400.
2. Place prepared sweet potatoes on oiled baking tray. Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper over top, toss with your hands.
3. Bake fries about 15-20 minutes. I suggest flipping them half way through so they get brown and caramelized on both sides.

Meanwhile, make dip:

1/3 cup sour cream (you can use plain yogurt for lower fat version)
1 tbsp (or more if you liked) of real maple syrup (don't bother trying this with the fake stuff!)
few shakes cinnamon
3 tsp powdered sugar

1. Mix above ingredients in a bowl. Season more to taste. Serve with warm fries. Enjoy!

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