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Valencia Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Did y’all know it’s Friday?

Oh?  You did?  GOOD!  See yesterday I had that thing happen that no one likes, everyone dreads, and it kills the dreams of those it happens to.

 

I thought it was Friday.  But ’twas Thursday instead.

 

Sigh.

Is there ever a letdown that is so gigantic as the moment that you realize you’re still a day away from the weekend?  Me and my sources would agree that there is not, in fact, a greater momentary letdown than that.  Who cares if so far my sources are my sweet puppies and Nate thinks that maybe I’m just overreacting a tad?  I don’t have a terrible job, I like the people that I work with, but those weekends…they are so elusive and fun, relaxing and exciting, and filled with the wonders of sleeping in, getting things done, FOOTBALL (praise the Lord that basketball season is finally over! – Nate, just ignore the fact that I said that) and cooking.

 

Yes, weekends are magical.  And now we are all actually going to experience the beauty of Saturday tomorrow rather than 2 days from now.  Amen.

As for these sweet potatoes…what does all my YAMmering (ha!) about the weekend have to do with them?  Well, nothing really, although they’re a great option for something to make on the weekend or to put on your Thanksgiving table.  You need a little time, a little love, and a little orange juice…and then just like your heart rejoices at the site of 5 o’clock on a Friday afternoon, so your tastebuds will rejoice at the flavor of these sweet potatoes!

VALENCIA ORANGE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges) + the zest from one orange (I used Valencia oranges but you could certainly use any kind you have on hand)
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • dash of nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Preheat oven to 350.  In a bowl whisk together the hot water and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved.  Add the orange juice, nutmeg and salt and whisk until combined.  Add the cubed sweet potatoes and toss to coat.  Butter a baking dish thoroughly and then pour all of the potatoes and liquid in.  Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.  You want the liquid to reduce significantly until there’s about 1/4 cup left and the potatoes are soft.  Serve hot!

Ah yes, welcome weekend.  You were sorely missed this week!

 

Happy Friday y’all!

 

**This is a re-posting being used in a recipe contest…sorry for the confusion!**

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  1. janetha says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    wait. it is thursday still. and the comments are all from october. i am confused. but this looks good.

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    • Heather says

      March 29, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      dangit, i knew i forgot something! it’s a re-post and i spaced on making note of that!

      thanks for pointing it out janetha!

      Reply
  2. Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn says

    October 8, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    This looks beautiful. I adore sweet potato!

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  3. Julia says

    October 8, 2011 at 6:53 am

    That.is.THE.WORST. when you go around thinking that Thursday is Friday. The worst. Lovely sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  4. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    One of my favorite ways to serve sweet potatoes…and these look Ah May Zing!

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  5. Allie {teaspoon of LIFE} says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    You are NOT overreacting. Nate needs to get a grip!! Thinking Thursday is Friday is quite possibly the most epic tragedy of all time!
    Happy Weekendddd!!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Urban Wife says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I hate when that happens. Especially when it’s only Monday. These sweet potatoes look good – lovely for fall too with that gorgeous orange color. Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    These are gorgeous. I’ve never tried the citrus + sweet potato combo, sounds so good!

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  8. Katharine says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I’ve been looking for some fall veggie dishes to make this weekend and this one looks perfect! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  9. Anne says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:10 am

    For a little while, I thought yesterday was Friday, too! But I also forgot that it’s a 3-day weekend so that really makes up for it.

    Wow, I’ve been a little out of it…it’s been a busy week.

    Reply
  10. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    October 7, 2011 at 7:34 am

    Beautiful! Love dishes like this in the fall…

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  11. Blog is the New Black says

    October 7, 2011 at 7:02 am

    LOVE this idea, lady!

    Reply
  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Ooohh these look good!!!

    Reply

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