fun with sweet potatoes! twice! March 20, 2008
Posted by a-k in baking, beans and legumes, grains and flours, protein alternatives, scones, vegetables, zine.trackback
unglazed sweet potato and cranberry scones
i never had a chance to remake the sweet potato and cranberry scones with maple caramel glaze that i came up with last fall, and since i was already planning on a sweet potato burger concoction, i decided to cook all the potatoes at once. this time i made it with spelt flour instead of all-purpose, which yielded a slightly earthier orange than before (thought the photos don’t entirely capture that). i also used frozen cranberries instead of fresh.
the glaze didn’t firm up as much as it did last time; i think i may have not boiled the syrup long enough. but it sure tasted good! they are soft, just moist enough, and a good balance of sweetness and tartness. to tell the truth, i had one for dessert and one for breakfast, too…
and then, i also made something i’m really pretty proud of. i don’t know what it is about my recent gluten- and soy-free kick concerning savory food, but these burgers were a definite success on that front.
sweet potato and black bean burgers with millet and leeks
these aren’t “meaty” in the sense of being chewy, but they are hefty patties of deliciousness. because they’re baked, and not fried, they’re fairly low in fat (well, “extra fat” anyway… there is a little almond butter in there). slightly sweet, and with a little bit of chili kick, they’d be good with salsa and vegan cheddar, or like i had them, with a healthy dose of guacamole, spring greens, sliced tomatoes, and a serving of broiled asparagus:
so, where are the recipes? you might be wondering. well, i’ve decided it’s time i got myself together and actually started working on a little cookzine, and i need to get some recipes tested. so if you’re interested in either recipe, let me know, and i’ll email them to you. if you make them, let me know how they turned out for you, or how you changed them. hopefully, i’ll have some other recipes to offer up soon as well.
Wow those look great - I’m always on the lookout for new burger ideas as my kids never turn down a good burger, but I too get fed-up of always using the same recipe and I don’t like using a lot of analogue meats if I can help it. I would love the chance to try these out, and the scones too, if that’s ok?
Cheers!
I would LOVE to be a tester for any of your recipes! I heart sweet potatoes, those sp, leek, millet brugers look amazing!
I’d LOVE to try out those sweet potato & black bean burgers w/ millet and leeks!!! Please let me know if that’d be fine - i’ll send you pictures and let you know how they turned out! They look absolutely delicious, mmm.
Thanks
I would love to test those scones! Or anything else, really. I really liek the look of those burgers/patties/whatever. So hit me up!
nikkia 1419 @ gmail dot com
Oh I love how you used whole cranberries and not dried. So much more flavor. These remind me of the pumpkin scones I made during the fall. Yummm!
Those look awesome! Especially the scones. And the asparagus. And the burger… Yum!
Oh gosh! What an offer. I would love to be a recipe tester (be still my beating heart!).
Those burgers make me drool.
I’d be honoured to test! both recipes look amazing!
Your photos are gorgeous! I’d love to test these or any recipes of yours. I bake almost exclusively with spelt, so always have it on hand. And I love caramel, too. ..
Hey ak it’s maria….I had a piece of that burger you brought for heidi and me and I would LOOOOVE the recipe I mean I guess I’ve already tasted them but I would love to try and make them and see what Tucker thinks of them!! THanks..cccc u lata!
Hi there! I just came across your blog and your food looks to die for! You don’t know me, and I don’t know how many testers you’re looking for, but if you have any recipes you would like me to test I would be DELIGHTED. Just looking at those burgers makes me drool…
excitement! i am happy to know my food looks good enough to desire the recipes. the testing seems well underway, but let me know if i didn’t get back to you. i will be sending out new recipes soon as well.
Mmmmmm I am a burger addict. If you need any more testers I’d be more than excited to give them a try!
MMmmmm I’d love to test the burger if you need another tester!
Ditto that! I’d love to make these for my hubby and stepson.
Hiya,
I would love to try making these patties, if you don’t mind sending the recipe over. I am yet to attempt making veggie burgers so these look like a great place to start
Mandee xox
I wouldn’t mind being a tester too!
Hi,
I’m very interested in the sweet potato scone recipe - because I’ve tried quite a few recipes but none of them were a keeper, and the picture of your scones looks very promising so I would love to try out your recipe.
The burger is another eye catcher to me, also because you describe it as being not meaty (I hate a meaty/chewy texture).
I would be honored to test these recipes and let you know how they turned out for me.
I’ve just discovered your blog - wonderful photos and great-sounding recipes. Would you please send me the recipe for the Sweet Potato and Cranberry Scones - I love anything biscuit-y and they look delicious!
Thanks so much.
Hi!
I absolutely love all things orange - so your sweet potato burgers and scones look wonderful! Would you be willing to share your recipe for both? They both look scrumptious!
Thanks!