Sweet Potato "101" - Video
Finally, finally... my second "101" video!
I have began to realize that a huge obstacle that stands in the way of people cooking nutritious, d'lishes meals for themselves is that they simply don’t know how to select, store, and prepare the ingredients!
So I thought it would be a great idea to start making some How-To videos showing you guys the basic steps you need to know to get cookin’. I know for myself, once I actually see something done, it gives me more confidence to attempt it. So I’m hoping that if you guys can actually SEE how to work with different ingredients this will encourage you to try it yourself;).
And since we’re sticking to the basics, my husband suggested calling these videos “101’s”, which I thought was a pretty good name. What do you guys think...it works, right?
So ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce to you my very 1st “Ingredient 101” —The Sweet Potato!
Oh and if you want to learn more about why the heck sweet potatoes are SO GOOD for us AND why we want to be sure to incorporate them into our diets be sure to read "The Sweet Potato" over in Food for Thought.
AND if you need to polish up on your knife skills so you can cut up your sweet potato like a pro, watch this!!
Nutritional Analysis
One large sweet potato:Calories: 162; Total Fat: 0.3g; Saturated Fat: 0.1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 65mg; Carbohydrate: 37.3g; Dietary Fiber: 5.9; Sugars: 15.2; Protein: 3.6g
Some Recipes You May Enjoy:
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Root Veggies
No-Bake Sweet Potato Pie (video)
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Fall Harvest Salad (video)
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millie :
I agree! Seeing it done by someone who knows gives me the confidence I need to try it myself.
How about a class on how to prepare lettuce to achieve that crisp (non flabby) texture that you get when you order out?
Could help, can't hurt.. Keep up the good work!
sincerely,
Millie
posted on December 3, 2007 10:43 AM
Dani :
Millie - Good to know, I'm gonna keep on making the videos!! Thanks for stopping by:)!
posted on December 3, 2007 10:54 AM
Sandy :
My dear Dani,
Your website, recipes and videos are just a breath of fresh air. I love watching the videos and look forward to your recipes.
Keep it coming Dani. You have a big fan base. Roll on a TV show of your own!
I love the way you are addressing the value of food as in the nutritional part these days as a Health Counselor.
As you know, I work as an eating and weight management coach myself on a pretty similar basis here in Australia, and like you, really look at ways in helping people get over that diet mentality and understand that all foods can fit into a balanced diet. It's all about realising that there are no "bad" foods.
It is all about balance, moderation and variety!
posted on December 4, 2007 12:36 AM
Dani :
Sandy - Thanks for much! You have NO idea how happy it makes to know that my videos and articles are able to reach others:).
After spending years myself stuck in the "diet" mentality, it took me a while to realize that "diet" food food DID NOT equal "healthy" food. Food these days has become the enemy and I just want to help people learn (as I did) that it's NOT. Food is our ally, we just have to RE-learn so much of what we have been taught.
posted on December 4, 2007 5:49 AM
Alex :
I love your website Dani !! I'm gonna show you some support by visiting some of the advertising on your websites on your site. You are way better than those people on the Food Network. You should apply for a job there.
posted on December 9, 2007 9:50 PM
peter berenz :
Hi Dani,
Saw you actually on Foodie. Your perfect for a food show. Cute, personable, and present well in front of a camera. Good job!
posted on December 11, 2007 10:07 AM
Dani Spies :
Alex - Thank you!! That's Awesome!
Peter - Thanks for the support!
posted on December 12, 2007 10:04 AM
Psychgrad :
Great video! I did exactly what you did for the sweet potato fries (added spicy paprika and pepper too). Question for you - can you cut up sweet potato now, flash freeze them and then keep them in my freezer for a couple of months?
posted on December 12, 2007 8:58 PM
Dani :
Psychgrad - I have to say, I really don't know. If you try it, I'd love to hear whether or not it works!
posted on December 13, 2007 7:40 AM
Leema :
Hi Dani,,
I just love your videos. They are so inspiring. Cooking seems so easy using your own ways. I learn a lot from you and from your videos. Thanks
posted on December 17, 2007 11:56 AM
Jennifer :
Hey Dani, just watched this video and the one for the no bake pie...i wish that I had watched this two days ago before I had my first encounter with yams (which someone told me were the same as sweet potatos. I never knew that you could steam them, which is awesome and would have cut my cook time the other night by 1/4. Are yams the same as sweet potatos? Also, it would be great to know what ways one could prepare the ingredient being discussed in your "101".
posted on December 20, 2007 7:01 PM
Dani Spies :
Jennifer - Steaming them really is quick way to go, you'll have to try it next time. As for the difference b/t yams and sweet potatoes, as far as I'm concerned, they're the same thing, although I've heard 101 different answers to this question in the past. Anyone out there want to share their input?
posted on December 21, 2007 10:11 AM
yohaniecia cummings :
Dani, you are the greatest I love your recipe videos. THANK YOU.
posted on February 15, 2008 9:40 PM
Krista :
Dani -
You got me addicted to these things!!! YUMMY!
posted on April 6, 2008 10:22 AM
Dani :
Krista - It's a good addiction to have;).
posted on April 6, 2008 12:27 PM