Hash it out!!!

Regardless the current forecast, the Autumnal Equinox blesses us with the official beginning of Fall on September 23. At 1:49 a.m. CDT, to be exact. While we may not yet be experiencing Autumn’s cooler temperatures, let’s not let it take us away from some seasonal changes in our menu planning and cooking – you can save the wardrobe changes until the thermometer makes that more reasonable.

Growing up, and maybe it was just a Southern thing, sweet potatoes were an integral part of Fall and Winter menus, particularly around holidays. Who can forget candied sweet potatoes – out of the can or freshly made; sweet potato casseroles, with or without the sweet addition of pineapple, but almost always topped with pecans (if not mixed in) and marshmallows, lightly toasted, for sure.

Not ready for a full-blown sweet potato dish, try your hand at this Ham and Sweet Potato Hash. It’s a favorite, easy to put together, has sweet and savory options, and will get you on the Autumnal sweet potato train without going the casserole route. Prepared ahead of time, it’s even a nice side for your favorite tailgate spread.

The amount of time it takes from prep to table is not much longer than it’s taken you to read this post. Enjoy!!!