Temptation Thursday

"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther

Hello! I do not know about you but I LOVE yams and sweet potatoes, so when I find a recipe using one of those ingredients I go for it! This waffle recipe is WONDERFUL, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!


Yam Waffles
Serves 4

Directions:

* 1 large yam (about 3/4 lb), ends trimmed
* 2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
* 1 3/4 cups water
* 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 2 pints strawberries, hulled, sliced and macerated

Equipment Needed:

* Waffle Maker

Directions:

1.) Preheat waffle iron.
2.) Pierce yam 4 or 5 times with tines of fork.
3.) Microwave on high until tender, 8-10 min; cool slightly.
4.) Cut in half, then remove yam from skin, using folk to break up slightly.
5.) Discard skin.
6.) Combine pancake mix, 1 3/4 cups water, and oil in large mixing bowl.
7.) Whisk until smooth.
8.) Add yam, whisking until well blended.
9.) Lightly coat waffle iron with cooking spray.
10.) Spoon batter into waffle iron.
11.) Close lid and bake until brown, 6-8 min or as directed.
12.) Repeat with remaining batter, coat iron with cooking spray each time.
13.) Serve warm with berry topping.

“A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast”
-Edgar Watson Howe

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!