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Holland House Marsala Whipped Sweet Potato Recipe

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INGREDIENTS
3 lbs. orange-flesh sweet potatoes (red garnets)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup HOLLAND HOUSE® Marsala Cooking Wine
6 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamonimage
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Grated peel of 1 orange
1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
Toasted pecan pieces

DIRECTIONS
Fill a 6-quart pot halfway with water. Peel each potato and place in pot to prevent browning. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes and return to pot. Drain water so there is enough just to cover potatoes. Stir in salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
In a small microwaveable bowl or 1-cup glass measuring cup, heat marsala cooking wine in microwave 1 minute on medium power or until very hot. Stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel.
When potatoes are cooked, drain water from pot. Add marsala cooking wine mixture to pot. Whip with electric beater until smooth. Stir in cream, if desired. Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with pecans.
NOTES: Whipped sweet potatoes may be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat in microwave, covered, on medium power. Stir occasionally.

 

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Buitoni Masterpiece Challenge and Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Wine Sauce Review

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I love to eat, I just adore trying new foods. I find it fun and exciting. Buitoni Pasta Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Wine Sauce was mouth watering from start to finish!

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Buitoni sent me coupons to try one of their new Frozen Complete Meals for two and I kept all of it for myself. But my son worked me over pretty hard for a sample because he like me, loves to try new foods. The Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Wine Sauce was really good. I thought it would have been better without the sauce, but I did really enjoy all of the mushrooms in the sauce, so it’s almost a toss up on how it would be perfect. Buitoni has a few suggestions to help add a special touch to your dining experience:

· Garnish the meal with a bouquet of fresh sage or rosemary.  You can also sprinkle the dish with grated Grana Padano

· Pair the meal with a bottle of Chianti Classico

· Serve a side dish of grilled endive salad with walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette

· Feature a crisp apple or pear tart for dessert

Buitoni offers many varieties of Frozen Complete Meals for Two. If Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Wine Sauce doesn’t appeal to you as it did my son and I, try one of these:

· Four Cheese & Spinach Ravioli with Tomato Basil Sauce

· Grilled Chicken & Spinach Cannelloni with Alfredo Sauce

· Braised Beef & Sausage Ravioli with Creamy Marinara Sauce

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