Tuesday Recipe: The Big Game

Apparently on Sunday, here in the states, is a big game called the Super Bowel. About the only reason I watch is for the commercial. But I would have to say personally, I think they are getting really bad. Not too many reason to watch said game. The food and family are what draws me.

I look at this day in two different ways, you can use it as your cheat day, OR you can eat healthy snacks and finger foods.

In my family, we have moved more into the healthy foods. I am not talking about veggies sticks here, although they are good. You should know by now, I am about really yummy food. We do foods like: meatzza, cheese chips, sweet potato fries, chicken strips, apples, some sweet peppers cut up. Foods that are easy, but tasty.

If you are going to use this day as your cheat day, no problems, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Make sure this week, you eating healthy, no processed foods, avoid excess sugar and salt intake, only eating real whole food.
Drink plenty of water.
Do an extra hard workout on Saturday.
Enjoy the food you are eating as well as the company.
On Monday, go right back to a healthy eating plan.

Here is my recipe for sweet potato fries:
My family loves this recipe, very rarely are there left overs.
What you need:
Sweet potatoes or yams, I do at least one a piece
Butter
Sea Salt and pepper
Any other seasonings you would like, if you want anything other than salt and pepper
Baking sheet
Parchment paper, not necessary, but makes clean up a breeze

Method:
Cut off the ends of the sweet potatoes and peel. Then cut into length wise stripes, a little bigger than normal fries, they shrink when cooking. Melt butter in a pan over medium high heat on stove. Add salt and pepper. Put the sliced sweet potatoes in the pan and mix well. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Stir the potatoes frequently so they do not burn, but also so they keep the butter on them. Cook on the stove for about 15 minutes, you want them to begin softening. Spread them out, single layer and not touching each other, on a cook sheet with parchment paper. Place in the oven. Let cook 10 minutes. Take them out, flip over and put back into the oven. Cook for another 10 minutes. Take them out and allow to cool slightly. You might also want to put a little more salt on them. Serve and enjoy!

For variations, you can put different seasonings on the fires. Spicy and Cajun have been our favorites. They can be eaten plan or with your favorite fry dipping sauce.

Saving the world one stick of butter at a time!
Enjoy the Big Game!
God bless,
Jenn