Some French Friday Fun

 

Do you know Vicki Archer?  If you would like to take a little trip to Paris this morning, click on the link and meet Vicki Archer. Her "Daily Click" series is certain to brighten your day. There are few places that evoke such memories as this city, some day I will return. In the meantime I enjoy posts from talented ladies who know how to capture the essence. Vicki is one of them. Enjoy. 



My Moda white and off-white Jelly Rolls arrived yesterday. I am anxious to see how they work with the Dogwood quilt on the design wall. Between news of the "Perfect Storm" and Political ads, I need a diversion!

Do you remember the post about the tea party? Well, I found the recipe for the Sweet Potato and Sausage appetizers with Lemon and Garlic sauce.
If you are interested:
> Sweet Potato Squares With Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

Sweet Potato Squares With Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Serve Sweet Potato Squares warm or at room temperature. Prepare the Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise first if you choose to serve the Sweet Potato Squares warm.
Perfect Partner: 2004 Linden, Claret, Virginia; 2005 Hogue, Cabernet-Merlot, Washington

Yield: Makes 8 appetizer servings

Recipe from

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Recipe Time

Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Bake: 20 Minutes

$ 2 ingredients on sale for ZIP 15133

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• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 32 (1-inch) cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt $
• 1/2 pound spicy smoked sausage, cut into 32 (1/2-inch) pieces $
• 32 wooden picks
• Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise
• Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potato cubes on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Drizzle potatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil, and sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat.
2. 2. Bake at 450° for 15 to 20 minutes, turning cubes twice.
3. 3. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4. Place 1 sausage slice on top of 1 sweet potato cube; secure with a wooden pick. Repeat with remaining sausage slices and potato cubes. Serve with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise. Garnish, if desired.

Anne Trulock, Madison, Georgia, Southern Living
SEPTEMBER 2008

Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

For a variation, try Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing. Stir together 1/3 cup Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and a pinch of salt. Makes about 1/2 cup.
This recipe goes with Sweet Potato Squares With Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Yield: Makes about 1 cup

Recipe from

•  Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  

• 1 cup mayonnaise 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

Preparation

1. 1. Stir together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 7 days.
2. Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing: Stir together 1/3 cup Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and a pinch of salt. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Southern Living
SEPTEMBER 2008