Sweet potatoes have been in my kitchen for a long time, but let’s face it, they are not a common ingredient in Czech cuisine. So what are sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that is incredibly filling thanks to their sweetness and texture. When it comes to preparing them, you can bake them in the oven, heat them in the microwave or boil them in water.

Properly cooked sweet potatoes are tender, creamy and incredibly good. And while many people may think so, sweet potatoes don’t just have to be a part of baby food. On the contrary, they are a great versatile ingredient with which you can make lots of great sweet and savoury dishes.

How to cook sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes, also known as sweet potatoes, are a popular ingredient in kitchens around the world due to their sweet taste and versatile uses. Whether you’re preparing them as a side dish, a main dish or as part of soups and salads, sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Before you start cooking them, it is important to choose good quality sweet potatoes. Look for firm, smooth potatoes with no visible signs of damage. Before cooking, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and remove any damaged parts. For sweet potato patties, I recommend not peeling the sweet potatoes and leaving the skin on nicely.

So many options!

• Cooking whole sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to submerge them completely. Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until they are soft, which takes approximately 30 minutes depending on size.
• Cooking the chopped sweet potatoes: cut the sweet potatoes into equal sized pieces. Place them in a pot of water, bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes. Sweet potatoes are generally cooked a little faster than regular potatoes.
• Preparing sweet potatoes in the microwave: Preparing sweet potatoes in the microwave is a quick and efficient method when you are short on time. First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork in several places, allowing steam to escape during cooking. Then place them in a suitable container. Cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave on high power for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on their size and the power of your microwave. Turn the sweet potatoes once during cooking to heat them evenly. Once cooked, let the sweet potatoes rest for a few minutes before slicing them.
• Baking the sweet potatoes: this is my personal favourite way to prepare them. See the recipe below for instructions on how to properly bake the sweet potatoes.

Looking for more vegetarian recipes? Then try these Been and Halloumi Stew Recipe or Black Bean Tacos Recipe!

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And I don’t usually proclaim this with recipes, however, whenever I make this chili at home, I hear so much praise and only rarely do I have any of that leftover portion for the next day. The chilli is beautifully thick, full of flavour and absolutely perfect for the crisp autumn days.

How can you customize this chilli con carne?

What I love most about this recipe is how everyone can adapt it to their own tastes and preferences. It’s not only fun, but also an incredibly rewarding dish that the whole family will enjoy because of it.

• Meat Choice: If you don’t have ground turkey on hand, you can substitute it for regular ground beef or chicken. For a vegetarian version, reach for tofu and chickpeas. By the way, I also have a recipe for a great chickpea chilli on my blog.
  
• Serving. But there is no limit to your imagination. You can add grated cheddar, feta or sliced jalapeños.
  
• If you like your chili spicier, feel free to add some chili powder, cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños. I find that chili combined with turkey meat tastes rather mild, so I omit this spice altogether.
  

Storage/freezing tips

Refrigerator storage: chili will keep good in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Once the chili is completely cooled, just place it in an airtight container without any other attachments and store it in the refrigerator. If you want to reheat it, simply do so in the microwave, or feel free to reheat it on the stove.
Freezer storage: This chili is absolutely perfect for storing in the freezer “for a rainy day”. Follow the instructions above, but instead of the fridge, put the turkey chili in the freezer where it will keep for up to 3 months. To reheat the chili, simply defrost it overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

And if you are a big fan of comfort recipes, try also my One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Rice!

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This is the perfect dinner to serve to both family and friends on long autumn evenings. And with a glass of white wine, this dish will be a hit!

I know, there are plenty of chicken and rice recipes everywhere and many of you are getting tired of them. But on my blog, recipes like this will appear often, and in a presentation that you’ll love. Because even plain chicken with rice can taste great! And I’ll show you how through my recipes.

I put this recipe together with ingredients that I actually had left as leftovers in the fridge and the result? I’ve cooked it 3 times in the last week alone, so you can get the picture for yourself.

Would you like to see more one pan chicken recipes? Try this One Pan Butternut Squash Chicken and Rice!

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If you want to try more comforting meals, try also this Homemade Chicken Pot Pie!

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Do you want more fried rice recipes? Try also this Salmon Fried Rice Recipe!

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Do you want more soup recipes? Try this Potato and Leek Soup or this super easy Minestrone.

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This salad/bowl is a great way to get all the flavors of a classic burger on a plate, but in a slightly lighter version. Apart from the bun, you serve everything you usually have in a hamburger on the plate. And just like the burger, you can customize this salad to your own taste buds.

That’s why salads like this are a fun and easy dinner that the whole family will love! The base of the salad is always fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, but you can also add avocado or red onion. You then put juicy minced meat on top, which takes only a few minutes to prepare. And you complete the whole dish with pickled cucumber and grated cheese.

And the best part is the homemade dressing, for which you’ll need a few ingredients that you’ve probably already had at home for a long time.

Ingredients for Burger bowl

• Ground meat. This one is A MUST! Of course, you can also use ground beef. But I usually reach for ground turkey or chicken. The salad is not so heavy and tastes great.
  
• Cheese. My favorite is classic cheddar, without which a proper burger cannot do. But you can’t go wrong with plain edamame either.
  
• Tomatoes. A hamburger is not complete without chopped tomatoes! But if you don’t like tomatoes, replace them with red pepper.
  
• Dill Pickles. Cucumbers must not be missing in a hamburger! And if you take the pickle out of your cheeseburger, don’t do it in this case. Cucumbers add another dimension to the salad.
  
• Lettuce. We’re talking about a salad and a lighter version of a hamburger. So salad is one of the key ingredients. You can cut it into thin strips, very fine, or just roughly tear it.
  
• Homemade sauce. The only thing that differentiates fast food burgers from homemade burgers is the sauce they serve them with. I prepared mine from mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and cucumber glaze. But you can adapt it according to your own tastes. You can definitely add BBQ sauce, dried garlic or onion to it.

Love burgers? They you have to try this Best Big Mac Tacos Recipe!

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The preparation requires attention to detail, particularly when caramelising onions and creating the cheese sauce to ensure proper consistency and avoidance of burning. The recipe includes options for substitution of ingredients and provides storage advice for any leftovers.

Big fan of tacos? Try also these viral Big Mac Tacos!

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Looking for more quick dinner ideas? Try also this One Pan Butternut Squash Chicken and Rice

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Are you a fan of fried rice recipes? Try also this One Pot Fried Rice Recipe with chicken!

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