(NAPSA)—Thesweet potato, or yam, may be one of the most nutritious, delicious and versatile veggies around. Yams are naturally full of flavor and sweetness, which favors them as the perfect ingredient in savory to sweet recipes. Their versatility, plus the added health benefits, make them a great addition to any meal, anytimeof day. The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission’s Web site, www. sweetpotato.org, has manydifferent recipes that can be prepared for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late-night snack! Sweet Potato Pancakes; Sweet Potato, Apple and Walnut Muffins; Shrimp, Corn and Sweet Potato Soup; Tropical Sweet Potato Salad; Baked Sweet Potato Fries; Yam and Black Bean Wraps; and Yam Trifle are just a few of the delicious dishes featured on thesite. Sweet Potato Praline Coffee Cake is a great recipe that can be eaten from breakfast to late afternoon! Sweet Potato Praline Coffee Cake 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine 24 cup plus 3 Thsp.light brown sugar, divided 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup % cup chopped pecans 2% cupsbiscuit baking mix 1 can (15 oz.) sweet potatoes (yams), drained and mashedor 1 cup fresh, mashed sweet potatoes % cup skim milk % eup dried cranberries Preheat oven to 400F. In a So Sweet Potato Praline Coffee Cake can be eaten anytime, from breakfast to late afternoon. 9x9x2” square baking pan, melt margarine in the oven. Stir in 24 cup brown sugar and corn syrup; spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with pecans. In a large mixing bowl, beat together biscuit baking mix, sweet potatoes and milk until doughformsa ball. Turn dough onto a surface dusted with baking mix, knead several times androll or pat into a 12inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 3 Tbsp. brown sugar and cranberries. Fold dough into thirds, folding each end to center. Cut crosswise into 1” strips and arrangestrips sitting on top of pecan mixture in pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately turn upside down onto serving plate. Makes 12 servings. For more recipes, visit the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission’s Web site at www.sweet potato.org or write to the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission at P.O. Box 2550, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2550.
