Sweet Potato Hash

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a cute one from Thelma Hershorn:

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary
school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples.
The nun had made a note and posted it on the tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching."

Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a
large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note: "Take
all you want. God is watching the apples."

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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The term "hash" usually refers to a dish of finely diced meat (most
often beef) that is cooked with potatoes and sometimes other vegetables.
I think that you will find this vegetarian version every bit as satisfying.

Sweet Potato Hash

2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
2 cups (500 ml) diced, peeled sweet potatoes
2 cups (500 ml) diced, unpeeled potatoes
1 medium onion, diced
2 bell peppers (capsicum), seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) dried rosemary
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Poached or fried eggs (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the
vegetables, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne and cook covered
for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes,
stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and lightly
browned. Serve topped with poached or fried eggs if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Nov 6 12:04:56 2008