Seven Ways With… Sweet Potatoes

There are so many foods out there that deserve the credit for being versatile and go beyond the mistaken boundaries of frying, baking and boiling. Sweet potatoes are renowned for being used for all sorts of delectable snacks and dishes, but have you ever thought about the other ways you can utilise its tastiness? In this feature, we’re looking at some alternative ways to cook and eat popular foods from across the globe. From unusual dishes to simple classics, here are seven ways with sweet potatoes. 1. Sweet Potato Chips Sweet and spicy chips could beat traditional fast food chips any day. You can serve sweet potatoes as a tasty side dish or a quick snack! Take a look at Donal Skehan's recipe for herby sweet potatoes here. 2. Sweet Potato Soup A nourishing starter that's full of nutrition and flavour. Vibrant in colour this is the perfect warmer on a cold day. Check out Garth McColgan's recipe here. 3. Hasselback Sweet Potatoes A great alternative to just baked potatoes, hasselback should be a style you put in your repertoire. Give this recipe from the Healthy Foodie a go, you won't be disappointed. 4. Baked Sweet Potato Latkes A colourful and tasty twist to pancakes, sweet potato latkes sound more awesome. It's a delicious alternative. Have a look at this recipe from Organic Gardening here. 5. Sweet Potato Cheesecake Sounds unusual but it makes such a nice change from the norm. Forget your traditional cheesecake, sweet potato is the way to go. Check out this recipe from Sam's Potatoes here. 6. Sweet Potato Curry Flavoursome, wholesome and full of flavour. If you're looking for a curry to satisfy your cravings then you need not look no further. Irish Paleo Girl has a great recipe here. 7. Sweet Potato Bread Reminiscent of pumpkin bread, sweet potato bread is quite the comfort when you're looking for added flavour. Have a look at the Food Network's recipe here.