yams

Thanksgiving Sides – Roasted Yams and Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli

2010, celebrations, cooking, family

First made Thanksgiving 2010 (Cook’s Illustrated)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Yams

  • Peel and cut yams and sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch rounds
  • Coat with oil, salt/pepper
  • Place in cold oven, set oven to 400 and roasted for 30 minutes
  • Baste with butter/honey on both sides, then flip before returning to the oven till golden brown

Roasted Broccoli

  • Set rack to lowest setting, then place baking sheet in oven.  Preheat to 500 degrees
  • Cut broccoli into large spears and toss with salt, pepper, sugar, minced garlic and oil
  • Place on heated baking sheet and cook for 9-11 minutes