5. Maple Sweet Potato Pudding
Northerners prefer sweet potato as a savory side to turkey, pork and other meats. But Southerners like to whip the orange flesh into desserts and baked goods, including pies, muffins, cakes and creamy puddings like this one. Chef Brian Sonokus, author of the Tupelo Honey Cafe cookbook, lightens the cooked sweet potatoes with a custard mixture, then flavors the mix with cinnamon and maple syrup.
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