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| Hurricane |
Today is the last day of Mardi Gras ~ time to pull out all the stops & go for broke! If you are still looking for a little something to spice up your meal & cool down the heat ~ I've got a few favorites of ours to share.
I really like Cajun Sweet Potato 'Fries'. The Cajun spice is perfect with the sweet potato flavor. Since I roast them in the oven, they do not come out crispy like french fries, but are softer. That is fine with us, we still pick them up & dip them like regular fries. They are also low fat since I toss them with just a bit of olive oil before roasting. J really likes them, surprising since they have a bite. Lucky for me ~ he is an adventurous eater for a 7 year old. I couldn't keep him out of the plate of 'fries' I made for this post, I had to snap the pictures quick. :)
Let's not forget the favorite cocktail of Mardi Gras ~the Hurricane. Perfect with all with the spicy food that is being consumed today. Nothing beats a good, fruity, rum drink to make you think of warm weather & slow Southern style. Let's crank up the jazz and...
~~~ ~~~ Laissez les bon temps rouler! ~~~ ~~~
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| Mardi Gras Treats ~ Roasted Cajun Sweet Potato 'Fries' & Hurricane |
Cajun Sweet Potato 'Fries' with Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
serves 2-3
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| Slice like french fries |
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Cajun spice mix (or to taste)
- Pam cooking oil spray
- extra Cajun Spice to sprinkle
- salt & pepper, to taste
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| Spice it up! |
1 tbsp ranch dressing
1 tbsp ketchup
- few drops Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce (or to taste)
- salt & pepper, to taste
1) preheat oven to 425
2) slice sweet potatoes into french fry sized strips, toss with oil & spices
3) spray cast iron skillet or pan with Pam & put spiced fries in a single layer
4) bake for 20 minutes & then turn fries; bake for additional 20 minutes
5) while fries are roasting, mix all dip ingredients & keep in fridge until
ready to eat
6) when fries are done sprinkle with additional spice,
salt & pepper if desired
7) serve with dip ~ Enjoy!
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| Roasted Cajun Sweet Potato 'Fries' |