Contest Update...

Our contest has come to an end and we have some serious testing ahead of us. We got just what we asked for, out-of-the-box, wildly tasty recipes (from the looks of it). Originally, we thought we'd have a the winner determined by April 9th, but due to the high number of entries, testing will take longer than anticipated. We will have a winner by April 23rd instead. In the meantime, lay back and get ready to drool over some of our tempting entries!

Sweet Potato Chowder
from Everyday Southwest

This recipe was made in a slow cooker for ultimate sweet potato sweetness. Donna of Everyday Southwest says, "...the sweet richness pairs well with smokiness, so I added chipotle peppers and smoked paprika."

Sweet Potato Millet Bake
from The Smart Kitchen
When developing this recipe, Sarah of The Smart Kitchen learned that millet is one the healthiest foods in the world. She adapted the recipe from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised. "Who knew birdseed could taste so good? The sweet potatoes cooked perfectly, light and fluffy with just a hint of maple and honey."

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

from Kath Eats Real Food

These tender little gnocchi are said to take a while, but looks like they're worth the wait. Kath, our guest blogger this month, says "They taste like little dough balls of french toast!". I love pairing kale with anything sweet potato for contrast and an extra boost of nutrients!

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
from The Dutch Baker's Daughter

Looks like Cinnabon has some competition. These decadent rolls are topped with an orange cream cheese icing and the dough has a hint of citrus as well. Cathy says, " I think the best part of making these with sweet potatoes is that they didn't dry out right away." I think that goes for most baked goods; another reason to love sweet potatoes!