how do you cook a sweet potato??

[audiophyle]

I tried in the microwave like a regular potato and it didnt work out too well

 

[witkowsd]

Just stick it in the oven for about 1/2 hour - if its soft to the touch its done.

 

[audiophyle]

cool thanks

 

[SURFTEXAS]

I love posts like this that show how useful this messageboard can be.

 

[Raina]

I like cutting it into "french fry" sized pieces, brushing them with a touch of olive oil, and sprinkling them with garlic or other seasonings.....then I just bake them. They're quite portable that way and cooking them when they're in smaller pieces is quicker.

 

[Scarlett33]

I like cutting it into "french fry" sized pieces, brushing them with a touch of olive oil, and sprinkling them with garlic or other seasonings.....then I just bake them. They're quite portable that way and cooking them when they're in smaller pieces is quicker.

This sounds great. I'm going to try that. A quick way to cook them is in the microwave, just wrap the potatoe in a plastic grocery bag and cook it until soft. My mw takes 8min for white ones and 10 or so for sweet.

 

[Babybull]

I buy mine from the local IGA grocery store already wrapped in celephane......dont know the spelling.......and put them in the microwave for 10 minutes, they taste great!

 

[Pink Space Biscuit]

Rather than sprinkling on the seasonings...

I cut in French Fry pieces...

Toss in olive oil..

Then toss in a mix of salt, pepper, cumin & oregano... whatever spices you like.

It gives it a more even flavor and the cumin gives it a zing and a pretty color.

 

[audiophyle]

i like the french fry idea. I'm in college so portable foods are especially useful

 

[gonelifting]

"It gives it a more even flavor and the cumin gives it a zing and a pretty color."

Please people, leave it in the "between the sheets" forum. thank you